Technical Data Sheet

ACRYSOL™ DR-6600 Rheology Modifier

APEO-free, Anionic Associative Thickener for Waterborne Coatings

Regional Product North America

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Description ACRYSOL™ DR-6600 Rheology Modifier offers the same performance as ACRYSOL
RM-6, but without the use of APEO surfactants. ACRYSOL DR-6600 offers excellent gloss,
film build and flow in latex paints. ACRYSOL DR-6600 is both APEO-free* and solvent-
free** and is thus well suited to meeting the latest regulatory requirements, under the proper
conditions, for waterborne paints and coatings. ACRYSOL DR-6600 is effective in improving
the high shear (ICI Cone & Plate) viscosity, resulting in coatings that have high film build
characteristics for improved hiding and appearance. Other benefits to the manufacturer
include a virtual absence of roller spatter and the full realization of gloss potential for latex
paints. Since ACRYSOL DR-6600 is of the hydrophobically-modified alkali-soluble chemistry
it offers excellent long-term viscosity stability because it is inherently resistant to
degradation through both enzymatic and bacterial routes.

ACRYSOL DR-6600 Rheology Modifier is recommended for use in interior flat through gloss
paints. It can also be used in exterior coatings as long as formulators exercise caution to
minimize potential water sensitivity problems such as early blister. If water sensitivity is an
issue, a nonionic HEUR associative thickener such as ACRYSOL RM-2020NPR or
ACRYSOL RM-5000 may be effective.

ACRYSOL DR-6600 Rheology Modifier is supplied as a low viscosity liquid that is easy to
handle and incorporate during the manufacturing process. It is ideally suited for automated
or metered addition systems.

Advantages Features Benefits

Excellent Application Properties
APEO-free manufacturing process
Excellent Finished Paint Appearance
Paint Stability and Consistency
Supplied as Low Viscosity Liquid
Resistant to degradation
*manufactured without the use of APEO-surfactants
**manufactured without added solvent
Excellent flow and leveling, brush load, good roller
transfer, low spatter
Capability to formulate coatings that meet the
certification requirements (providing all other
conditions are met) for Green Seal standard GS-11
Excellent gloss development, high film build and
hiding, very good block resistance
Good flow when tinted
Easy to incorporate during the manufacturing process
Excellent viscosity stability during long-term storage

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Typical Physical (These properties are typical and should not be considered specifications.)
Properties Property Typical Values
Appearance Milky white liquid
Solids 30%
Type Anionic, HASE
Brookfield Viscosity as supplied 25° C 50 cP
pH 3.5
Density, lbs/U.S. gallon 8.9
Bulking Value/U.S. gallon 0.1130

Handling Before using this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)/Safety Data
Precautions Sheet (SDS) for details on product hazards, recommended handling precautions and
product storage.

Storage Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the
product label.

Disposal Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty
containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be
disposed in a safe and legal manner.

It is the user's responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply
with local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Coating Materials
Technical Representative for more information.

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