Technical Data Sheet
RHOPLEX™ CS-3800
Acrylic binder
Description RHOPLEX™ CS-3800 styrene-acrylic copolymer is designed for use in concrete curing
membrane formulations. It provides excellent water retention performance in formulations
prepared at low solids level (20% by weight) and a low coalescent level.
RHOPLEX™ CS-3800 offers rapid tack-free time in both indoor and outdoor applications.
Although optimized for performance in concrete curing membranes, this copolymer also
performs well in concrete sealing applications.
Applications Concrete curing membrane
Concrete sealer
Indoor/outdoor applications
Benefits Excellent water retention
Water based
Rapid tack time
Low VOC levels in formulated product
Stain and chemical resistance (as a sealer)
Adhesion to concrete substrate (as a sealer)
Abrasion resistance (as a sealer)
Physical Properties
Appearance Liquid, milky white
Solids (Wt. %) 45
pH 7.0
Density, g/mL 0.858
Viscosity, @ 25°C, cPs <1100
Tg, °C (Calculated) 40
(MFFT), °C 45
These properties are typical but should not be considered specifications. For detailed specification rates please consult the
product Certificate of Analysis.
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Handling & RHOPLEX™ CS-3800 should be stored at temperatures between 1°C and 49°C in tightly
Storage sealed containers. Avoid freezing of the material. Local legislation on storage must be
followed.
We recommend using the product under safety precautions as described in the SDS. Avoid
contact with eyes and skin. Large quantities should be handled in a correctly ventilated
area. Material can create slippery conditions. As the product contains water corrosion-
resistance equipment should be used for processing. Low shear pumps like diaphragm
pumps should be used.
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