UCAR Latex DT 250

UCAR™ Latex DT 250 is a second-generation "fast-dry" latex designed for optimum performance in traffic paints applied at standard film thicknesses of 15-20 mils. Fast drying at high humidity, this product provides excellent early water resistance and superior abrasion resistance in a wide range of traffic paint formulations.

Compared to all-acrylic first and second generation fast-dry latexes, UCAR Latex DT 250 features an exceptional pigment binding efficiency, which permits higher pigment loadings for formula cost reduction. Optionally, improved performance is obtained at conventional
pigment loadings. UCAR Latex DT 250 exhibits superior durability and unsurpassed
adhesion to concrete and asphalt surfaces. As well, this product is environmentally friendly. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be minimized with its capability for methanol-free formulating and reduced coalescent demand.

UCAR Latex DT 250 exhibits the following performance characteristics:

  • Superior early water resistance
  • Fast drying rates at high humidities
  • Crack and wear resistance at high pigment concentrations
  • Improved binder efficiency versus commercial all-acrylic binders for formula cost reduction
  • Methanol-free formulating capability for low VOC
Typical Properties(1)
Property Value
Appearance White Liquid
Total Solids, % by weight 49.5-51.5
Weight per Gallon, lb 8.5-8.7
pH Value 10.3-10.5
(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 DT 250 (1.00MB PDF)
Starting Point Formulations for UCAR Latex DT 250
Fast-Dry Wyoming White Traffic Paint
Fast-Dry Wyoming Yellow Traffic Paint
Fast-Dry White Traffic Paint with Methanol, Formulation Suggestion V-2210
Fast-Dry Yellow Traffic Paint with Methanol, Formulation Suggestion V-2211
Methanol-Free White Traffic Paint, Formulation Suggestion V-2212
Methanol-Free Yellow Traffic Paint, Formulation Suggestion V-2213