Hauthane L-3838

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Water

Chemical Family

Polyurethanes (PU)

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Polyurethanes (PU)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

APEO-Free,

NMP-free

CASE Ingredients Features

Chemical Resistance,

Excellent Adhesion,

Good Gloss Retention,

Improved Flexibility,

Room Temperature Curing,

UV Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Concrete Coatings & Stains,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Application Method

Brush,

Knife-over-roll,

Spray

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Concrete,

Metal,

Plastics,

Wood

Coating Type

Top Coat

Product Uses

• 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.

Product Applications

• 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.

Properties

Physical Form

Dispersion

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solids	34 - 36	%	-
Viscosity	50 - 500	cps	-
pH	7.5 - 10.0	-	-
Density	8.8	lbs/gal	-
Softening Point	365	°F	-
VOC Content	127	gm/l	-

Mechanical Properties (TPE)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation	165	%	Tested at 2 inches/minute
Tensile Strength	6900	psi	Tested at 2 inches/minute
100% Modulus	5700	psi	Tested at 2 inches/minute

Technical Details & Test Data

Drying

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.