UCAR Latex 163S

UCAR™ Latex 163S is a high solids, all-acrylic binder for high-performance caulks, sealants, and elastomeric coatings. UCAR Latex 163S combines extraordinary adhesion properties, high pigment binding capacity, and excellent exterior durability. This unique combination of performance properties allows the formulator to prepare ASTM C 920 compliant, class A and B sealants. Due to the inherently high pigment binding capacity of UCAR Latex 163S, ASTM C 834 compliant formulations are now available with pigment-to-binder ratios as high as 5:1. Even higher pigment loading levels are being utilized in non-specification painters caulks.

Typical Properties(1)
Property Value
Total Solids, % by weight 58.0
Viscosity, cP 200
Particle Size, microns 0.3
Weight per Gallon, lb 8.6
pH Value 4.3
Glass Transition Temperature, midpoint, °C -11
Minimum Filming Temperature (MFT), °C <0
(1) The data provided for these properties are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be construed as sales specifications.


Product Information
UCAR Latex 163S (504KB PDF)
Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheet (108KB PDF)
Starting Point Formulations for UCAR Latex 163S
ASTM C 834 Compliant Low-Cost Caulk, Formulation Suggestion K-2222
ASTM C 920 Compliant (12.5%) Caulk, Formulation Suggestion K-2223
ASTM C 920 Compliant (25%) Caulk, Formulation Suggestion K-2224
Weather Barrier Mastic Formulation (Elastomeric Coating), Formulation Suggestion WB-2081A
TT-P-1975 Federal Specification Metal Primer, Formulation Suggestion LP-2085A