High-solids, low-VOC acrylic resin designed for solventborne industrial coatings.
Excellent compatibility with common crosslinkers including melamine and polyisocyanates.
Delivers outstanding gloss retention and UV resistance in exterior applications.
Provides balanced hardness and flexibility for durable film formation.
Offers good flow and leveling characteristics for high-appearance finishes.
Automotive OEM topcoats and refinish clearcoats.
Industrial maintenance coatings for metal substrates.
General-purpose coil coatings requiring weatherability.
Architectural metal cladding and façade systems.
High-performance appliance coatings.
| Chemical Type | Acrylic copolymer |
| Product Form | Liquid solution in aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solids Content (wt%) | 60 ± 2% |
| Viscosity (mPa·s, 25°C) | 1,800–2,400 (Brookfield LV, spindle #3, 12 rpm) |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 8–12 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg, °C) | ~75 (DSC, 10°C/min) |
| Primary Applications | High-gloss, weather-resistant topcoats |
Q1: What is the primary function of ACROPOL 63-990 in coating formulations?
A: ACROPOL 63-990 is a specialty acrylic resin designed to act as a rheology modifier and film-forming aid, enhancing viscosity control, sag resistance, and substrate wetting—particularly in low-VOC, waterborne industrial and protective coatings.
Q2: Is ACROPOL 63-990 compatible with common waterborne polymer systems?
A: Yes, it demonstrates broad compatibility with acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and polyurethane dispersions, and is typically added during the let-down stage without requiring pH adjustment or high-shear dispersion.
Q3: How does ACROPOL 63-990 affect drying behavior and final film properties?
A: It supports rapid water evaporation and coalescence while contributing to improved block resistance, scrub resistance, and gloss retention in dried films—without compromising flexibility or adhesion on diverse substrates.
Q4: Can ACROPOL 63-990 be used in food-contact compliant coatings?
A: While ACROPOL 63-990 is formulated for use in coatings intended for indirect food contact applications, final regulatory compliance depends on the full formulation, processing conditions, and applicable regional requirements—formulators should conduct full regulatory validation.
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