ACRYLIC EMULSION

Acrylic emulsion is a milky white polymeric emulsion, mainly produced with acrylic monomer undergoing polymerization, using an initiator in presence of emulsifier with water as a solvent. Acrylic emulsion possesses excellent adhesive and waterproofing properties, which can be used in the textile industry, such as for non-woven fabrics, flannelette blankets and lamination. Selected products can be used in civil engineering such as cement mortar, caulking and elastic cement, while other products can be used for coating material, such as indoor and outdoor water-based paint.

ACRYLIC EMULSION: TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Category	Specifications
Product Type	Water-based acrylic polymer emulsion
Appearance	Milky white liquid
Solid Content	45-55% by weight
pH Value	7.0-9.0
Viscosity (25°C, Brookfield)	500-3000 mPa·s
Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT)	5-25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	-10°C to +30°C

KEY PROPERTIES

Property	Performance Data
Adhesion	Excellent to metals, concrete, wood
Water Resistance	Good to excellent (depending on formulation)
UV Stability	Excellent (non-yellowing)
Flexibility	High elongation (up to 300%)
Chemical Resistance	Moderate (resistant to alkalis, weak acids)

APPLICATION DATA

Parameter	Guidelines
Recommended Substrates	Concrete, wood, metal, drywall
Application Methods	Brush, roller, spray
Dilution	Up to 10% with water
Drying Time (25°C, 50% RH)	Touch dry: 30-60 min; Full cure: 7 days
Coverage	5-7 m²/L (per coat, depending on porosity)

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Aspect	Details
VOC Content	<50 g/L
Flash Point	None (water-based)
GHS Classification	Non-hazardous
PPE Requirements	Gloves, eye protection (minimal)
Shelf Life	12 months (5-30°C)

ADVANTAGES VS. ALTERNATIVES

Feature	Acrylic Emulsion	Solvent-Based Acrylic	Vinyl Acetate
Environmental Impact	★★★★★ (Low VOC)	★★☆ (High VOC)	★★★★
Durability	★★★★	★★★★★	★★★
UV Resistance	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★☆
Cost Efficiency	★★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Ease of Application	★★★★★	★★★☆	★★★★★

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:

Interior/exterior architectural coatingsWood finishesConcrete sealersTextile bindersPaper coatings

REFERENCES:

ASTM D6083 – Standard Guide for Testing Emulsion PolymersISO 2115 – Determination of MFFT

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