Acrylic Binder is environmentally friendly.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Dec 12, 2008 Designed for interior and exterior flat to semi-gloss coatings, Rhoplex(TM) VSR-2015 Versatile Sheen Resin acrylic binder is low-solvent capable, contains no alkyl phenol ethoxylate surfactants, and is low in ammonia odor. It exhibits appropriate flow, leveling, and application properties as well as scrub, alkali, and efflorescence resistance. Resin can be used on various interior and exterior substrates, including masonry.

Plastics Additive enhances melt strength of polylactic acid.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Sep 24, 2008 Paraloid(TM) BPMS 250, when added at levels as low as 2% of sustainable polylactic acid mixtures, increases melt elasticity without affecting clarity of final product. It adds higher melt strength as PLA is processed during film and sheet extrusion, blown film extrusion, or calendering. High molecular weight acrylic additive complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements and EU Directive 2002/72/EC, and also meets food packaging safety regulations.

Multi-Purpose Copolymer targets floor finish market.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Aug 29, 2008 Duraplus(TM) MP Emulsion is multi-purpose, styrene-acrylic water-borne copolymer recommended for floor finishes in high-maintenance environments, such as supermarkets, non-food retail, and office building lobbies. Floor finish manufacturers can formulate polishes that exhibit gloss retention, are APEO free, meet VOC standards, and can be applied at floor temperatures of 50º F and above.

Adhesive is formulated for automobile interior applications.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Nov 01, 2007 Able to withstand hot shear tests at 150°F for more than 50 hr, ROBOND(TM) Prohesion water-based, pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive is suited for door panels, interior pillars, instrument panels, and ductwork. Humidity resistant product retains more than 80% of its peel after prolonged exposure to moisture under severe conditions of 90% humidity at 95°F. Bonding agent exhibits anchorage to substrates with both high and low surface energy.

Adhesives bond rubber to metal.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Oct 22, 2007 MEGUM(TM) 3110, 4100, and 5382 are suited for manufacture of specialized transportation and industrial products requiring minimized lead and heavy metals contamination. While MEGUM 3110 is offered as pre-diluted primer, MEGUM 4100 comes as cover-one, brominated polymer, solvent-based adhesive with anti-mold fouling properties. MEGUM 5382 cover-two, solvent-based adhesive is formulated without reportable levels of lead/heavy metals, chlorinated solvents, or ozone-depleting chemicals.

Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive offers heat resistance.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Oct 19, 2007 Designed for pressure-sensitive tapes and other applications traditionally served by solvent-based adhesives, water-based ROBOND(TM) Prohesion withstands hot shear tests at 150°F for more than 50 hr and retains more than 80% of its peel adhesion after prolonged exposure to moisture under severe conditions of 90% humidity at 95°F. Product adheres aggressively and exhibits optimal anchorage to substrates ranging from high surface energy to low surface energy.

Rheology Modifier is solvent-free and nonionic.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Sep 12, 2007 Acrysol(TM) RM-895 HEUR (hydrophobically-modified ethylene oxide urethane) rheology modifier provides viscosity stability upon colorant addition in tinted paints. Additive provides sag resistance with no loss of flow or leveling. Interior and exterior paints containing modifier have uniform film formation and gloss development.

Impact Modifier strengthens sustainable packaging.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Jul 31, 2007 Designed to enhance polylactic acid polymer, PARALOID(TM) BPM-500 strengthens packaging while maintaining clarity. Using dispersible nanoparticles that do not scatter light, additive allows for production of PLA packaging material that exhibits less than 10% haze at 5% loading. Eco-friendly product offers optimized impact and tear resistance. It complies with food contact requirements in Europe and with room temperature food contact requirements in US.

Acrylic Latex Polymer coats steel and concrete surfaces.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Jul 27, 2007 Avanse(TM) MV-100 waterborne acrylic latex polymer is low VOC emitting emulsion that meets all federal and state VOC regulations in formulated coatings. Formulated to withstand harsh environments associated with industrial coating applications, it is suited for primers, topcoats, and direct-to-metal finishes. Polymer optimizes distribution of pigment within dried film and provides corrosion resistance and durability.

Resin enables green insulation manufacturing.

Rohm & Haas Co.    Philadelphia, PA 19106 2399
Jun 28, 2007 Aquaset(TM) acrylic thermosetting binders provide building insulation manufacturers with green alternative to formaldehyde in production of fiberglass batting. Water-based acrylic offers sustainable chemistry that is non-combustible, non-hazardous, recyclable, and non-flammable. Stable at room temperature, resins do not require refrigeration. Binders produce only water during curing process and reduce amount of particulates in work environment.