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Ecrylic KDA 790

Emulsion for low VOC paints and silicate applications

Bright future.
Water-based emulsions.
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Ecrylic KDA 790

Type of emulsion Water-based emulsion of a styrene/acrylic acid ester copolymer.

Technical data Solid content: 50,0 ± 1,0%

pH-Value: 7,0 - 9,0
Average particle size: < 0,2 µm
Emulsifier system: anionic
Density of emulsion: app. 1,05 g/cm3
MFFT: app. 0°C
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT/2, 20 rpm, 23°C): 50 - 800 mPas

Specification The data for solid content, viscosity and pH-value are determined by our
quality control department before leaving the plant. The product is speci-
fied with this data.

Characteristics - excellent for highly filled systems

- APEO free
- good pigment binding properties
- free of fogging active substances
- VOC-reduced
- for silicate paints and plasters
- alkali resistant
- good elasticity

Note The information given in this brochure is reliable to the best of our
knowledge. It is supposed to serve as a guideline for further pro-
cessing our product. Due to the many influences in processing,
however, no guarantee can be construed.
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Emulsion for low-emission silicate applications

The word creativity has its roots in the latin word creare. One of the meanings of creare is the constitu-
tion of ideas and thoughts so that they become reality or that they can come true.
This kind of creativity is the daily work of the R&D – and application technicians at Ecronova Polymer and
in the lacquer and paint industry in general.

Detailed work and following the logical consequences of the results leads us to a product, that gives the
user many opportunities.
That was the hour of birth of Ecrylic KDA 790.

Some more about the story of creating Ecrylic KDA 790

In Europe, depending on the region, there are still large quantities of conventional emulsions being used
for indoor applications. There are no regulations that forbid the use of coalescing agents in quantities of
less then 10 %. Emulsions are being employed to achieve the cheapest possible formulation. A typical
example would be based on acrylic-acid-ester and styrene. The glass transition temperature (TG) of such
an emulsion is around 20 °C, so that the MFFT varies around 20°C. Such emulsions are typical and offer
a good countervalue.

Emulsion paints are classified according to EN 13300 with respect to scrub resistance, gloss and con-
trast-ratio. To be able to react to demands of the market, the paint manufacturer has to rely on raw
materials that guarantee the best possible scrub resistance, contrast ratio and spreadability.
For matt indoor paints solutions are needed that lead to low sheen. It is important for the quality of the
paint that the binder has the performance particularly in the pigment-binding-ratio.

It is well known that a formulation based on conventional binders with an MFFT of about 20°C, has good
mechanical properties. As a result of this, a relatively good scrub resistance according to EN 13300 can
be archived. This allows the use of a relatively small amount of the binder, which leads to a positive con-
trast ratio. Often the amount of pigment in the formulation can be reduced leading to a welcome side
effect concerning the costs.
In recent years several trials have shown that a reduction of the MFFT by internal plastification (the use
of monomers with relatively low TG) in most cases have a negative effect on the mechanical properties,
in particular the scrub resistance.

Ecronova Polymer GmbH has been dealing with these problems since the 1990’s. Products were devel-
oped that have good properties and low MFFT’s. As a result of experience and intensive development
work, we have been able to create a new efficient binder. During the development work we payed atten-
tion to the selection of modern emulsifiers and preservatives. Because the binder is used in silicate sys-
tems with high pH-Value, it was assured that no ammonia releasing substrates where present in the
emulsion.
As a special method of the adjustment of the hydrophilic-lipophilic-balance it comes to a very effective
pigment – binding- ratio.

With Ecrylic KDA 790 a new binder (binding agent) can be offered, which allows for the first time a direct
replacement of conventional, less flexible emulsions, if adequately formulated for the application.

In comparison to the traditional type of binders we have been successful to enhance the pigment-bind-
ing-ratio and also, as a result of process optimization, increase the silicate-compatibility.
Due to the better wetting of pigments and extenders, a new standard in contrast-ratio of indoor paints.
In comparison to traditional silicate paints, emulsion-silicate-paints have the following properties:
• water vapour permeability
• weatherability
• UV- light stability (non yellowing paints)
• non inflammability
• stabilisation ( consolidation) of mineral substrates
• non blistering
• Ecological according to DIN4108
• water impermeability

Especially the hydrophobic properties of the emulsion-silcate paints that make their use in renovation
and building particular advantageous.
Additionally, dispersions of silicon resins may be added, they also increase the climatic protection.
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Tests and results

The focus during the development of Ecrylic KDA 790 was to optimise the scrub resistance as well
as the resistance to hydrolysis. Hence the final Ecrylic KDA 790 is more stable against saponifica-
tion than most of the other binders on the market:

Hydrolytic stability

Emulsion Hydrolytic Stability

in mL HCl
Ecrylic KDA 790 48,3

Competitor A 47,0

Competitor B 47,4
46 47 48
better
The higher the HCl amount used, the better the hydrolytic stability

The resistance to hydrolysis was tested as follows

The pH-value of the emulsions has been decreased with acetic acid to 7,0. 50mL NaOH (1M) has
been added and the whole flask was stored at 50°C for 24 hours. Back titration took place after a
cool down phase with HCl (1M).
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Results in actual formulations

To verify the above mentioned results of the pure emulsion some more tests in up-to-date
formulations were carried out:

Silicate paints
1 Water 29,15
2 Sapetin D 20 Woellner GmbH & Co.KG 0,20
pos. 1 + 2 let down
3 Betolin V 30 Woellner GmbH & Co.KG 0,10
4 Walocel CRT 10.000 GA Wolff Walsrode AG 0,25
pos. 3 + 4 add successively under stirring
until it is completely dissolved

5 Betolin Quart 44 Woellner GmbH & Co.KG 0,50

6 Foamaster 50 Cognis Deutschland GmbH 0,30
pos. 5 + 6 add successively under stirring
7 Kronos 2300 Kronos International, Inc. 6,00
8 Omyacoat 850 OG Omya GmbH 10,00
9 Socal P 2 Solvay Chemicals GmbH 0,70
10 Omya BLP 2 Omya GmbH 24,00
pos. 7- 10 add successively under stirring and dispers to speck-free
11 Betolin A 11 Woellner GmbH & Co.KG 0,80
pos. 11 add under stirring

12 Ecrylic KDA 790 Ecronova Polymer GmbH 7,00

pos. 12 add under stirring

13 Betolin P 50 Woellner GmbH & Co.KG 20,00

14 Tego Phobe 1650 Evonik Industries 1,00
pos. 13 + 14 add successively under stirring
Total 100,00

W₂₄-Value 0,98
Sd-Value 0,05
Viscosity after 1d / rt 6.000 mPas
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Results in up-to-date formulations

An importent criteria to judge quality are norms. The compliance with certain quality features gives
the user the reliability of a defined and proven quality. In the past DIN 53778 included the most
important criteria like lightness, contrast value, washability and gloss of coatings. Here the "mini-
mal requierments for interior emulsion paints" were fixed. To harmonize the different national
norms, all different european norms have been substituted by the european norm for "water-borne
coating materials and coatings systems for interior walls and ceilings" EN 13300:2001. The classi-
fication system in EN 13300:2001 divides between quality criteria (for the application) and classify-
ing criteria. Wet scrub resistance and contrast ratio (coverage) describe the quality, gloss and
maximum particle size of the appearance. Two different emulsion paints are described on the fol-
lowing pages. The first one is classified as class 1 according to scrub resistance and contrast ratio
and is also absolutely flat. The second can be classified according to EN 13300: 2001 as class 2.

Indoor paint DIN EN 13300 class two

1 Water 27,10
pos. 1 let down

2 Calgon N BK Giulini Chemie GmbH & Co. OHG 0,10

3 Coatex P 500 HR Omya GmbH 0,20
4 Byk 037 Byk Chemie GmbH 0,20
5 Acticide MBN Thor GmbH 0,20
6 Natrosol HR Hercules GmbH Aqualon Division 0,30
7 Arbocel BE 600/30 J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH 2,00
pos. 2 - 7 add successively under stirring

8 Kronos 2300 Kronos International, Inc. 20,00

9 Socal P2 Solvay Chemicals GmbH 12,00
10 Celite 281 SS Lehmann & Voss & Co. 6,00
11 Kreide Industrie Spezial Omya GmbH 17,50
pos. 8 - 11 add successively under stirring and dispers to speck-free

12 NaOH, 11% Traminco 0,20

pos. 12 add under stirring

13 Ecrylic KDA 790 Ecronova Polymer GmbH 14,00

pos. 13 add under stirring

14 Coatex Rheo 3000 Omya GmbH 0,10

15 Coapur 5535 Omya GmbH 0,10
pos. 14 + 15 add successively under stirrin

Total 100,00

Viscosity after 1d / rt 16.000 mPas

after 28 d / 50°C 23.000 mPas
Classification according to EN 13300
Abrasion after 7 d / rt 11,13 µm class 2
after 28 d / rt 12,89 µm class 2
Contrast ratio 6 m²/l 99,60 % class 1
7 m²/l 99,15 % class 2
Gloss dull matt
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Indoor paint DIN EN 13300 class one

1 Water 30,75
pos. 1 let down
2 Calgon N BK Giulini Chemie GmbH & Co. OHG 0,10
3 Lopon 894 BK Giulini Chemie GmbH & Co. OHG 0,30
4 Tego Foamex 8050 Evonik Industries 0,30
5 Acticide MBN Thor GmbH 0,15
6 Walocel XM 6.000 Pv Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH 0,40
pos. 2 - 6 add successively under stirring
7 Kronos 2300 Kronos Titan GmbH 20,00
8 Omyacarb 2 GU Omya GmbH 10,50
9 Omyacarb 15 GU Omya GmbH 6,00
10 Calcimatt AV Omya GmbH 5,00
11 Celite 281 SS Lehmann & Voss 4,00
12 Plastorit OO Luzenac Deutschland GmbH 10,00
pos. 7- 12 add successively under stirring and dispers to speck-free
13 NaOH, 11% Traminco 0,20
pos. 13 add under stiring
14 Ecrylic KDA 790 Ecronova Polymer GmbH 12,00
pos. 14 add under stirring
15 Tego Visko Plus 3010 Evonik Industries 0,10
16 Tego Visko Plus 3030 Evonik Industries 0,20
pos. 15 + 16 add successively under stirring

Total 100,00

Viscosity after 1d / rt 11.000 mPas

Viscosity after 28d / 50°C 14.000 mPas

Classification according to EN 13300

Abrasion after 7 d / rt 5,13 µm class 2
after 28 d / rt 3,79 µm class 1
Contrast ratio 6 m²/l 98,52 % class 2
7 m²/l 97,18 % class 3
Gloss dull matt

Conclusions

The development of Ecrylic KDA 790 meets the requirements of our customers: the emulsion can be
used for solvent free silicate paints as well as for highly filled interior paints.

Paints based on Ecrylic KDA 790 can comply with the requirements of the „Blauer Engel“ according
to Ral-UZ 102.
The scrub resistance with Ecrylic KDA 790 is much better than with comparable products from the
market.

These properties gives to the paint manufacturer the opportunity to produce both types of formulati-
on with only one product.
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Ecronova Polymer GmbH

Alte Grenzstraße 153
D-45663 Recklinghausen
Fon +49 (0) 2361 / 66050
Fax +49 (0) 2361 / 660555
www.ecronova.de
info@ecronova.de
Edition: 04/2011

Bright future.
Water-based emulsions.