Starting Point Formulation

UCAR Latex 162
Economy Contractor Caulk
Formulation Suggestion CM-301

Ingredients

Pounds

Gallons

Santicizer 160(1)
92.8
10.02

Ethylene Glycol
12.1
1.30

CELLOSIZE™ ER-15000 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
1.9
0.17

Kathon LX 1.5%(2)
1.3
0.15

TRITON™ Nonionic Surfactant X-405
13.0
1.42

Potassium Tripolyphosphate (KTPP)
1.4
0.18

Tamol 850(2)
1.9
0.20

UCAR™ Latex 162
375.0
43.50

Water
28.9
3.47

Drikalite(3)
810.6
36.00

Ti-Pure R-902(4)
14.4
0.43

Ammonium Hydroxide, 28% Aqueous Solution
1.0
0.13

Mineral Spirits
19.2
3.03
Total:
1373.5
100.00
Suppliers:
(1) Monsanto
(2) Rohm and Haas
(3) ECC
(4) Du Pont


Typical Caulk Properties

Total Solids, %
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by volume

by weight


82.8
71.2

Pigment:Latex Binder
4.00

Pigment:Total Binder
2.76

Plasticizer on Latex Solids, %
45.0

Elongation at Break, %
200

ASTM C-834 Requirement
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ASTM D-2202, Slump

ASTM C-731, Extrudability

ASTM C-732, Weathering

ASTM C-734, 0°F Bend

ASTM C-736, Extension-Recovery


0.10", Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail

Water Absorption, 7 days, %
20.0

These results were obtained in the UCAR Emulsion Systems' central research lab, which is not certified for ASTM testing. Each producer should have his formulation tested by an independent certified lab.

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