Construction
Technical Data Sheet
Butonal® NS 104
Chemical Nature Cold polymerized, non-carboxylated, fatty acid stabilized styrene-butadiene copolymer
dispersion for the manufacture of flooring adhesives and latex foam
Properties
Typical Properties Solids Content % ~ 71.0
pH ~ 10.4
Viscosity at 23 ºC mPa s ~ 1000 – 1500
(Brookfield LV, Spindle #3, at 30 rpm)
Other properties of Density lbs/gal ca. 8.00
the dispersion Bound Styrene % ca. 24
Residual Styrene % 0.08 max.
Surface Tension mN/m ca. 34
Type of Dispersion anionic
Antioxidant none
Properties of the Film Mechanical Strength*
Tensile Strength psi ca. 65
Elongation at Break % ca. 400
Surface non-tacky
* These figures should be taken for comparison purposes only. All that can be obtained from it is
an idea of the order of magnitude concerned.
Compatible With
Dispersions Butofan® NS 209, NS 222, Styrofan® ND 593, Styronal® ND 811
Thickners Rheovis® AS 1125
Resins Commercial hydrocarbon tackifier dispersions
Application
Fields of Application Butonal NS 104 is used in the manufacture of flooring adhesives. Butonal NS 104 is a high-
molecular weight polymer dispersion which gives excellent legging characteristics in flooring
adhesives.
Processing In general, additives should be pre-neutralized to pH > 8.5 - 9.0 (depending on the system) prior to
blending with Butonal NS 104. The exact conditions should be determined by laboratory trials.
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Safety
General The usual safety precautions when handling chemicals must be observed. These include the
measures described in Federal, State and Local health and safety regulations, thorough ventilation
of the workplace, good skin care and wearing of protective goggles.
Safety Data Sheet All safety information is provided in the Safety Data Sheet for Butonal NS 104
Storage
Please refer to the “Handling and Storage of Polymer Dispersions” brochure.
Important
The descriptions, designs, and data contained herein are presented for your guidance only.
Because there are many factors under your control which may affect processing or application/use
it is necessary for you to make appropriate tests to determine whether the product is suitable for
your particular purpose prior to use. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
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PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Further, you expressly understand and
agree that the descriptions, designs, and data furnished by BASF hereunder are given gratis and
BASF assumes no obligation or liability for same or results obtained from use thereof, all such being
given to you and accepted by you at your risk.
Butonal is a registered trademark of BASF Group.
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