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Hauthane L-3838

Chemical Family
Polyurethanes (PU)

Hauthane L-3838 is a hard, pre-coalesced, NMP-free, APEO-free, alcohol-resistant, aliphatic polyester, water-borne polyurethane dispersion.

Properties

Physical Form
Dispersion

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Binder & Resin

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Metal Coatings

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders
  • Polyurethanes (PU)

Other characteristics

Brand
Hauthane
End Uses
Top Coat
Features

Alcohol Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Excellent Adhesion, Good Gloss Retention, Improved Flexibility, Improved Hardness, UV Resistance

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Cement, Metal, Plastics, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Wood

Drying

Hauthane L-3838 may be dried at ambient temperatures. Typical oven drying temperatures and dwell times for aqueous coatings are sufficient to produce optimal film properties.

Carrier
  • Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
  • Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether (DMM)
  • Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether (DPM)
  • Water
Markets
Paints & Coatings
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Suggested Use

Hauthane L-3838 was developed for use on flexible and rigid PVC and other plastic substrates. It may also be formulated to provide gloss topcoats on cementatious, metal and wood substrates. This product exhibits superior chemical resistance properties, while maintaining excellent flexibility and gloss retention characteristics.

Labeling Claims
  • APEO-Free
  • NMP-free
Application Methods
  • Brush
  • Spray
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Applications

Hauthane L-3838 may be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray or brush applications. Rheology modifications can be made with associative thickeners for alternative application methods.

Product Characteristic

Partially pre-coalesced; Excellent UV resistance; Exceptional alcohol resistance; Superior adhesion to PVC; Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM), dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM), diethylene glycol monobutyl (DB) co-solvent blend

Coating End Applications
Top Coat
Compatible Polymers and Resins
Acrylics
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Cement
  • Metal
  • Plastics
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Wood

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Solid Content34 - 35%
Viscosity50 - 500cPs
Density8.8Ibs/gal
pH7.5 - 10.0—
Softening Point365°F
Volatile Organic Compounds (as Supplied)127gm/l

Table 2 of 2

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
100% Modulus (Tested at 20 Inches/minute)5200psi
200% Modulus (Tested at 20 Inches/minute)NApsi
300% Modulus (Tested at 20 Inches/minute)NApsi
Elongation (Tested at 20 Inches/minute)150%
Ultimate Tensile Strength (Tested at 20 Inches/minute)8000psi

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