Technical Data Sheet

for Europe, Middle East and Africa

PRIMAL™ P-308M
Acrylic Emulsion Polymer

Product PRIMAL™ P-308M product is a versatile APEO-free* styrene acrylic emulsion

polymer for the use in many different applications.
Description *APEO is not intentionally added and is not knowingly introduced from another
raw material.

Application PRIMAL™ P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer can be formulated into high quality
textured finishes. Its low minimum film forming temperatures enables the use of
limited amount of coalescent. It is compatible with water-glass, and can be used in
silicate finishes.
With PRIMAL P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer also low VOC sealants can be
formulated with remarkable wet strength, outstanding compatibility to silicate and
excellent binding power.
In assembly adhesives PRIMAL P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer offers
enhanced wet strength and remarkable adhesion on sealed surfaces.

Typical Properties1) Appearance Milky white liquid

Tg 8 °C
Solids content 49.5 … 51.5 %
pH 7…8

Density 1.04 g/cm3

Viscosity (Brookfield LV, spindle 2
max. 600 mPa·s
@ 60 rpm, 25°C)
1) Please note that the values shown are typical values for your guidance. They are not

to be taken as specifications and are subject to certain variability. Please consult the
sales specifications for details

Health and Safety Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available from The Dow Chemical Company. SDS
are provided to help customers satisfy their own handling, safety and disposal
Considerations
needs and those that may be required by locally applicable health and safety
regulations. SDS are updated regularly, therefore, please request and review the
most current SDS before handling or using any product. For further questions
consult your Dow contact person.

Storage and PRIMAL™ P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer should be stored at temperatures
Handling between 5°C and 40°C in tightly sealed containers. Avoid freezing of the material!
Local legislation on storage must be followed.
PRIMAL P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer is protected against microbial attack
during transportation and storage in not opened original packaging. To avoid
problems with microbial attack during processing and in opened packaging
attention should be paid on hygiene. In some cases it could make sense to add

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PRIMALTM P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer
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Storage and biocides to avoid problems with microorganisms.
We recommend using the product under safety precautions as described in the
Handling 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.

Product Dow has a fundamental concern for all who make, distribute and use its products,
Stewardship and for the environment in which we live. This concern is the basis for our Product
Stewardship philosophy by which we assess the safety, health, and environmental
information on our products and then take appropriate steps to protect employee
and public health and our environment. The success of our Product Stewardship
program rests with each and every individual involved with Dow products ─ from
the initial concept and research, to manufacture, use, sale, disposal, and recycle
of each product.

Customer Notice Dow strongly encourages its customers to review both their manufacturing
processes and their applications of Dow products from the standpoint of human
health and environmental quality to ensure that Dow products are not used in
ways for which they are not intended or tested. Dow personnel are available to
answer your questions and to provide reasonable technical support. Dow product
literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted prior to use of Dow
products. Current safety data sheets are available from Dow.

Additional For more information you may call the following numbers:
Information Europe*) +800-3-694-6367 (toll free)
Italy 800-783-825 (toll free, national)
Europe, Middle East, Africa +31-11567-2626 (toll call)
South Africa +800-99-5078 (toll free, national)

*) International toll free from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland (prefix 990),
France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may
differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this
document are appropriate for Customer's use and for ensuring that Customer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable
laws and other government enactments. The product shown in this literature may not be available for sale and/or available in all geographies
where Dow is represented. The claims made may not have been approved for use in all countries. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the
information in this document. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean the Dow legal entity selling the products to Customer unless otherwise
expressly noted. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

® ™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow Form No 840-48901
PRIMALTM P-308M Acrylic Emulsion Polymer
Review date 08/2012

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