100% acrylic polymer emulsion designed for exterior high quality paints that offer a high level of dirt pick-up resistance with excellent gloss and appearance properties. Facilitates the formulation of gloss and sheen paints but can also be used in higher PVC paints. Excellent stability with ROPAQUE™ Opaque Polymers and a wide range of pigments and extenders. It offers excellent performance over masonry substrates, offering excellent adhesion and efflorescence resistance. Facilitates the formulation of premium quality (high performing) water-based exterior paints for demanding conditions, offering excellent durability, dirt pick-up resistance, appearance, water resistance, resistance to hydrolysis and efflorescence. It offers an alternative for solvent-borne acrylic and polyurethane high gloss systems as well as an alternative to ceramic tile exteriors, thus opening up new market opportunities. Clear coatings based on DIRTSHIELD K-2 Acrylic Emulsion offer excellent results when used as sealers for concrete and masonry surfaces; and as protective clear coatings for elastomeric coatings in harsh climates.