Product Data Sheet

NeoCryl® BT-21

NeoCryl® BT-21 is an alkaline soluble acrylic Delivery form: 40 % solids in water.

copolymer emulsion with a very flat pH/viscosity
curve that enables good rheology control of the
neutralized varnish.

Product characteristics Product specifications

Type - Anionic, all acrylic copolymer Property Range Unit GAP
emulsion Appearance white, translucent liquid 0059
Freeze/thaw stability - Unstable Total solids w/w 39 – 41 % 0001
pH 2.8 – 3.7 0016
Film properties Visc. Brookfield 25°C 20 – 75 mPa.s 0020
- Tough and flexible
- Clear, transparent and water resistant Other product data
- Fast film formation and cohesive strength Property Value Unit GAP
development MFFT 25 °C 0011
- Resistant to blocking Density 20°C ± 1.06 Kg/L 0006
Free monomer Max. 1000 ppm 0118
Recommendations for end-use Preservative(s):
- Concentrated pigment grinds BIT (casno. 2634-33-5) 0.028 % 0222
- Rapid film forming let down vehicle
- Flexo inks for absorbent stock Test methods
- Clear overprint varnishes with improved flexibility Test methods (GAP) referred to in the table(s) are
- Alkaline soluble resin in floor polish formulations available on request.
- Wood stains in combination with alcohol and water
soluble dyes Storage guidelines
The resin should be stored indoors in original,
Formulating guidelines unopened, undamaged container in a dry place at
- Dilute and neutralize prior to use by slowly adding storage temperature between 5- 40 °C.
NeoCryl® BT-21 to a premix of water and/or alcohols Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided.
with neutralizing agent(s), whilst stirring
- NeoCryl® BT-21 shows good compatibility with other Shelf life
acrylic emulsions and urethane dispersions Under above mentioned storage conditions, the
- See our guide formulations for specific information shelf life of the resin will be 12 months ex work.

Material safety
A Material Safety Data Sheet for this product is
available on request.
Date of issue: April 18 Version: 030104/4.0

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