ROPAQUE ULTRA EF
ROPAQUE ULTRA EF
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a non-film-forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment that provides superior opacity and brightness, allowing manufacturers to reduce formulation costs while maintaining high performance for interior and exterior coatings.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is known for its excellent dispersibility and light scattering efficiency, making it ideal for applications where superior whiteness and hiding power are essential.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a versatile, ammonia-neutralized pigment that enhances the economics of waterborne coatings by offering efficient dry hiding capabilities and improved coating performance.
CAS Number: 13463-67-7
EC Number: 215-647-6
Molecular Formula: H5NO
Molecular Weight: 35.05
Synonyms: Ammonium hydroxide solution, 25% NH3, 99.99% trace metals basis, Ammonium hydroxide solution, 20-22% NH3, Environmental, Ammonium hydroxide solution, 28.0-30.0% NH3, ACS, Ammonium hydroxide solution, volumetric, 5.0N in water, 1mol/l-Ammonia Solution, Ammonia concentrate, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 1 M IN, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 28% NH3 IN WATER, 99, ammonium hydroxide, 1336-21-6, Ammonia aqueous, Ammonia water, Aquammonia, Aqua ammonia, Ammonia, aqua, Household ammonia, Ammonia, monohydrate, Ammonia water 29%, Ammoniumhydroxid, Caswell No. 044, Ammonium hydroxide ((NH4)(OH)), SX 1 (ammonia water), ammoniaque, SX 1, NH4OH, HSDB 5125, agua de amoniaco, EINECS 215-647-6, hidroxido de amonio, hydroxyde d’ammonium, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 005301, DTXSID4020080, CHEBI:18219, EC 215-647-6, E527, ammoniumhydroxide, MFCD00066650, Ammonia, aqueous, Hydroxide, Ammonium, Ammonia water [JAN], UN2672, UN3318, NH(4)OH, ammonia hydrate, water ammonia, ammonium hydoxide, ammonium hydroxid, ammonium hyroxide, amonium hydroxide, ammonium hydorxide, amrnonium hydroxide, NH3 water, water NH3, UN2073, Ammonia water (TN), Ammonium aqueous (28% or less NH3), AMINE HYDRATE, Ammonium hydroxide (28% or less ammonia), Ammonia water (JP17), DTXCID8080, NH3 H2O, NH3-H2O, NH3.H2O, Ammonium hydroxide, 25% NH3, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (II), Ammonia (ammonium hydroxide) 28% by weight or more NH3, VHUUQVKOLVNVRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015903971, AKOS030228272, NS00075653, C01358, D04594, J-006420
ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is a premium white pigment designed to enhance the opacity and brightness of various coatings and plastics.
Known for its high efficiency and excellent dispersibility, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is particularly valued in applications where superior whiteness and hiding power are essential.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF offers exceptional performance in both water-based and solvent-based systems, providing a consistent and durable finish.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s advanced formulation ensures minimal impact on the mechanical properties of the final product, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer goods, and industrial coatings.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a non-film forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment allowing manufactures to reduce formulation costs without sacrificing properties by being one of the most efficient dry hiding capabilities for interior and exterior coatings.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF Opaque Polymer expands the boundaries of light scattering technology, one of the most efficient dry hiding in interior and exterior coatings.
Additionally, this non-film-forming synthetic pigment is specially engineered to improve the economics ofwaterborne coatings while maintaining coating performance.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a hollow-sphere polymeric pigment that allows paint manufacturers to reduce the raw material cost of their formulations with little to no performance penalties. products in the ROPAQUE Ultra EF product family.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia, and ROPAQUE Ultra EF is neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
In addition to offering efficient dry hiding, ROPAQUE Ultra EF offers wide range benefits in interior and exterior paint formulations.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an ammonia-free, holospheric, opaque polymeric pigment.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is used in interior and exterior coatings.
Offers increased light scattering efficiency.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF very good opacity.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF allows the manufacturers to reduce the raw material cost of their formulations.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a colorless, liquid solution with a characteristic and pungent odor.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is ammonia combined with water.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a compound consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen. Both ammonia and ammonium hydroxide are very common compounds, found naturally in the environment (in air, water, and soil) and in all plants and animals, including humans.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a source of nitrogen, an essential element for plants and animals.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is also produced by the human body – by our organs and tissues and by beneficial bacteria living in our intestines.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF plays an important role in protein synthesis in the human body.
In brief summary, all living things need proteins, which are comprised of some 20 different amino acids.
While plants and microorganisms can synthesize most amino acids from the nitrogen in the atmosphere, animals cannot.
For humans, some amino acids cannot be synthesized at all and must be consumed as intact amino acids.
Other amino acids, however, can be synthesized by microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract with the help of ammonia ions.
Thus, ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a key player in the nitrogen cycle and in protein synthesis.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF also helps maintain the body’s pH balance.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF ,NH40H, is a hydrate of anunonia and exists in crystalline form at -79°C.
Normally, ROPAQUE Ultra EF is only found in an aqueous solution also known as aquaanunonia and anunonia water.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is prepared by dissolving NH3 inH20. Reagent grade anunonium hydroxide contains from 28 to 30% NH3 at 15.6 °C.
Industrial sales specify the concentration of NH3 in solution in terms of specific gravity.
Common concentrations are 20 °Be, which would bea concentration of 17.8% NH3 (specific gravity 0.933) and 26 °Be (specific gravity 0.897), or a concentration of 29.4% NH3.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an excellent medium for the reaction of NH3 (which becomes the NH4 radical in solution) with other compounds for the preparation of anunonium salts and other nitrogen-containing chemicals.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an ingredientin deodorants, etching compounds, and cleaning and bleaching materials.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF, as aqua ammonia, finds wide use as a neutralizing agent,because it is inexpensive and strongly alkaline.
A non film-forming, low-odor synthetic pigment engineered to improve the economics of waterborne coatings.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF shows increased light scattering efficiency compared to previous Opaque Polymer products, while maintaining paint performance.
The addition of the product to paints allows for the formulator to remove TiO2 in a paint while maintaining the same level of dry hiding in the coating.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF expands the boundaries of light scattering technology, one of the most efficient dry hiding in interior and exterior coatings.
Additionally, this non-film-forming synthetic pigment is specially engineered to improve the economics of waterborne coatings while maintaining coating performance.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a hollow-sphere polymeric pigment that allows paint manufacturers to reduce the raw material cost of their formulations with little to no performance penalties.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is the most efficient product in the ROPAQUE Opaque Polymer product family.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia, and ROPAQUE Ultra EF Ammonia-free Opaque Polymer is neutralized with sodium hydroxide.
In addition to offering efficient dry hiding, ROPAQUE Ultra EF Ammonia-free Opaque Polymer offers wide range benefits in interior and exterior paint formulations.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a non-film forming, acrylic polymer hollow-sphere opaque pigment allowing manufactures to reduce formulation costs without sacrificing properties by being one of the most efficient dry hiding capabilities for interior and exterior coatings.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is neutralized with ammonia.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF exists only in the form of an aqueous solution.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is prepared by dissolving NH3 in H2O and usually is referred to in industrial trade as aqua ammonia.
For industrial procurements, the concentration of NH3 in solution is normally specified in terms of the specific gravity (degrees Baum′e, °Be).
Common concentrations are 20 °Be and 26 °Be.
The former is equivalent to a sp gr of 0.933, or a concentration of about 17.8% NH3 in solution; the latter is equivalent to a sp gr of 0.897, or a concentration of about 29.4% NH3.
These figures apply at a temperature of 60 °F (15.6 °C).
Reagent grade NH4OH usually contains approximately 58% NH4OH (from 28 to 30% NH3 in solution).
Uses of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is a high-performance white pigment renowned for its ability to enhance opacity and brightness across various applications.
In coatings and paints, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF significantly improves whiteness and coverage, allowing for more efficient and vibrant finishes.
In the plastics industry, ROPAQUE Ultra EF contributes to a bright, opaque appearance in automotive parts, consumer goods, and industrial products, ensuring durability and visual appeal.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s use extends to paper and packaging, where it enhances whiteness and opacity, improving the quality and printability of materials.
In inks, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF provides high opacity and brightness, crucial for producing vivid and long-lasting prints.
Additionally, ROPAQUE Ultra EF finds application in cosmetics, helping to achieve a consistent, opaque look in products like foundations and powders.
In the textile industry, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF improves the opacity and brightness of fabric finishes, enhancing the appearance of clothing and textiles.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is also used in adhesives and sealants to deliver a consistent, opaque finish that serves both aesthetic and functional purposes.
Overall, ROPAQUE Ultra EF is valued for its superior performance in delivering high-quality, opaque, and bright finishes across a diverse range of products and industries.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is widely utilized as a leavening agent or acidity regulator in food production.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF serves as a precursor to some alkyl amines and is also used in the tobacco industry for flavor enhancement and as a processing aid.
During furniture making, ROPAQUE Ultra EF combines with tannic acid and is used to darken or stain wood by making it iron salts.
In chemical laboratories, ROPAQUE Ultra EF used for qualitative inorganic analysis, as a complexant and as a base.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is used to clean gold, silve, and platinum jewelry.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an active component of Tollens’ reagent (consisting of a solution of silver nitrate and ammonia) and is used to determine the presence of aldehyde or alpha-hydroxy ketone functional groups.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is used as a cleaning agent and sanitizer in many household and industrial cleaners.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is also used in the manufacture of products such as fertilizer, plastic, rayon and rubber.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is corrosive to aluminum alloys, copper, copper alloys, and galvanized surfaces.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an excellent acid neutralizer.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is an alkaline that is a clear, colorless solu- tion of ammonia which is used as a leavening agent, a ph control agent, and a surface finishing agent.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is used in baked goods, cheese, puddings, processed fruits, and in the production of caramels.
Coatings and Paints:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is widely used in coatings and paints to improve whiteness and opacity.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s high efficiency allows for lower pigment usage while achieving the desired coverage and brightness.
Plastics:
In the plastics industry, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is employed to provide a bright, opaque finish.
This includes applications in automotive parts, consumer goods, and industrial products, where durability and a high-quality appearance are essential.
Paper and Packaging:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is used in the production of paper and packaging materials to enhance whiteness and opacity.
This improves the visual quality and printability of the final products.
Inks:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is incorporated into inks to achieve high opacity and brightness, which is crucial for vibrant and durable printed materials.
Cosmetics:
In the cosmetic industry, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is used to create formulations with a bright, opaque appearance, contributing to the visual appeal and consistency of products like foundations and powders.
Textiles:
ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is used in the textile industry to improve the opacity and brightness of fabric finishes, enhancing the visual appeal of clothing and other textile products.
Adhesives:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF can be used in adhesives to improve their appearance and opacity, which can be important for both aesthetic and functional purposes.
Sealants:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is also utilized in sealants to provide a consistent, opaque finish, which helps in both visual and protective applications.
Advantages of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
No ammonia added resulting in a low odor profile
Increased light scattering efficiency while maintaining paint performance
Greater cost savings while providing equal hiding
Features and Benefits of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
No ammonia added resulting in a low odor profile
Increased light scattering efficiency while maintaining paint performance
Greater cost savings while providing equal hiding
Benefits:
Hollow-sphere polymeric pigment
Sodium hydroxide neutralized
Increased light scattering efficiency while maintaining paint performance
Cost savings by reducing level of TiO2 while providing equal hiding
Features:
High Opacity:
Delivers exceptional hiding power, allowing for superior coverage and brightness with lower pigment loading.
This ensures efficient use and enhances the visual impact of the final product.
Superior Brightness:
Provides an outstanding level of whiteness, contributing to a cleaner and more vibrant appearance in coatings, plastics, and other materials.
Excellent Dispersibility:
Easily disperses in both water-based and solvent-based systems, facilitating smooth integration into different formulations and enhancing processing efficiency.
Consistency:
Ensures a uniform and stable finish, maintaining the same high quality across various batches and applications.
Durability:
Contributes to the longevity of the final product by providing a stable and resistant finish that resists fading and degradation over time.
Versatility:
Suitable for a wide range of uses, including coatings, paints, plastics, inks, cosmetics, textiles, adhesives, and sealants, making ROPAQUE ULTRA EF a flexible choice for diverse industrial applications.
Low Impact on Mechanical Properties:
Minimal effect on the mechanical properties of the final product, preserving performance characteristics while enhancing visual appeal.
Ease of Integration:
Seamlessly integrates into existing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency and simplifying formulation adjustments.
Environmental Compatibility:
Functions effectively in both water-based and solvent-based systems, aligning with various environmental and regulatory standards.
High Performance:
Achieves high levels of opacity and brightness with reduced pigment usage, offering cost benefits and ensuring high-quality results.
Production of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
The production of ROPAQUE Ultra EF involves several key steps to ensure the pigment meets high standards of quality and performance.
Here’s an overview of the typical production process:
Raw Material Selection:
The production begins with the selection of high-quality raw materials.
These materials are chosen for their purity and consistency to ensure the final pigment exhibits the desired properties.
Preparation of Slurry:
The raw materials are mixed with water or other solvents to create a slurry.
This mixture is carefully formulated to achieve the right consistency and dispersion properties.
Milling and Dispersion:
The slurry is then subjected to milling processes, such as ball milling or bead milling, to break down the particles to the desired size and achieve a uniform dispersion.
This step is crucial for ensuring that ROPAQUE Ultra EF exhibits high opacity and brightness.
Filtration:
After milling, the slurry is filtered to remove any impurities or oversized particles.
This helps to ensure that ROPAQUE Ultra EF has a consistent quality and performance.
Drying:
The filtered pigment is then dried to remove excess moisture.
This is typically done using methods such as spray drying or drum drying, depending on the desired final form of ROPAQUE Ultra EF (powder or granules).
Classification and Blending:
The dried pigment is classified based on particle size and other specifications.
ROPAQUE ULTRA EF may be blended with other components to achieve the desired performance characteristics, such as improved dispersibility or compatibility with various systems.
Quality Control:
Throughout the production process, rigorous quality control measures are implemented.
This includes testing for opacity, brightness, particle size distribution, and other relevant properties to ensure ROPAQUE Ultra EF meets the required standards.
Packaging:
Once the pigment has passed quality control, ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is packaged in appropriate containers to protect it during transportation and storage.
The packaging is designed to maintain ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s quality and prevent contamination.
Storage and Distribution:
The packaged pigment is stored under controlled conditions until ROPAQUE ULTRA EF is distributed to customers.
Proper storage is essential to maintain ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s stability and performance.
History of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
The history of ROPAQUE Ultra EF is part of a broader evolution in the development of advanced pigments for industrial applications.
Early white pigments, such as natural minerals like chalk and lead white, were used by ancient civilizations.
However, significant advancements began in the 19th and 20th centuries with the introduction of synthetic pigments.
The development of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) marked a turning point, offering exceptional opacity and brightness.
Building on this foundation, ROPAQUE Ultra EF emerged as part of the ROPAQUE brand’s commitment to delivering high-performance white pigments.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of industries such as coatings, plastics, and inks, ROPAQUE Ultra EF represents a significant advancement in achieving superior whiteness and opacity.
ROPAQUE Ultra EF’s formulation and performance characteristics reflect ongoing innovations aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of various applications, solidifying its role in modern manufacturing and product development.
Handling and Storage of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Handling:
Avoid Dust Generation:
Minimize dust formation by handling ROPAQUE Ultra EF gently and using appropriate equipment to avoid inhalation.
Use Proper Equipment:
Employ suitable mixing and dispersion equipment to ensure even distribution and prevent excessive exposure.
Personal Hygiene:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Training:
Ensure that personnel handling ROPAQUE Ultra EF are trained in safe handling practices.
Storage:
Keep Dry:
Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area.
Avoid exposure to moisture as ROPAQUE ULTRA EF can affect the pigment’s performance.
Protect from Contamination:
Store in sealed containers to prevent contamination from foreign substances.
Temperature Control:
Maintain storage conditions within the manufacturer’s recommended temperature range.
Separation:
Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.
Stability and Reactivity of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Stability:
Chemical Stability:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF is generally stable under normal storage conditions.
ROPAQUE ULTRA EF should not degrade or react under typical environmental conditions.
Shelf Life:
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for shelf life to ensure product efficacy.
Reactivity:
Incompatibilities:
Avoid contact with strong acids, bases, or oxidizing agents.
Decomposition:
No hazardous decomposition products are expected under normal conditions of use and storage.
First Aid Measures of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Inhalation:
If inhaled, move the affected person to fresh air immediately.
If symptoms persist or if the person has difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected skin area thoroughly with water and soap.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Eye Contact:
Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure to keep eyelids open.
Seek Medical Attention:
If irritation persists or vision problems occur, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Rinse Mouth:
If swallowed, rinse the mouth with water.
Seek Medical Help:
Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Firefighting Measures of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use Water, Foam, Dry Chemical, or Carbon Dioxide: Choose appropriate extinguishing media based on the surrounding materials and fire conditions.
Specific Hazards:
Non-Flammable:
ROPAQUE Ultra EF itself is not flammable, but surrounding materials may pose fire hazards.
Protective Equipment:
Wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA):
Use SCBA and full protective gear if there is a risk of exposure to combustion products.
Accidental Release Measures of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Personal Precautions:
Avoid Dust Inhalation:
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and avoid generating dust.
Isolate Area:
Restrict access to the affected area to prevent exposure.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent Spillage:
Prevent ROPAQUE Ultra EF from entering drains, waterways, or soil.
Contain and Collect:
Use appropriate containment methods such as barriers or absorbent materials.
Cleanup Methods:
Sweep and Collect:
Sweep up the pigment and place ROPAQUE ULTRA EF into appropriate containers for disposal.
Clean Area:
Clean the affected area thoroughly with water and detergent if necessary.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protective Equipment of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Exposure Limits:
Follow Regulatory Standards:
Adhere to occupational exposure limits as specified by relevant regulatory agencies.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Respiratory Protection:
Use dust masks or respirators if dust levels exceed recommended limits.
Protective Gloves:
Wear suitable gloves to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use safety goggles or face shields to protect eyes from dust.
Protective Clothing:
Wear protective clothing to avoid skin contact with ROPAQUE Ultra EF.
Ventilation:
Ensure adequate ventilation in areas where ROPAQUE Ultra EF is handled or processed to minimize inhalation risks.
Identifiers of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Molecular Formula: H5NO
Molecular Weight: 35.05
EINECS: 215-647-6
Product Name: ROPAQUE Ultra EF
CAS Number: 13463-67-7
Molecular Formula: TiO2
Synonyms: High-performance white pigment, high-opacity pigment, ROPAQUE Ultra EF.
Properties of ROPAQUE Ultra EF:
Melting point: -77°C
Boiling point: 36°C
Density: 0.91 g/mL at 20 °C
Vapor density: 1.2 (vs air)
Vapor pressure: 115 mmHg at 20 °C for 29% solution
Storage temp.: 2-8°C
Solubility: Water (Soluble)
Form: Liquid, Single Sub-Boiling Quartz Distillation
pka: 9.3(at 25℃)
Color: Colorless
Specific Gravity: approximate 0.96 (10%, 15℃)
PH: 10.09(1 mM solution);10.61(10 mM solution);11.12(100 mM solution);
Odor: Strong pungent ammonia odor detectable at 17 ppm
Explosive limit: 27%
Water Solubility: Miscible with water.
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.01
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01
Merck: 14,494
BRN: 3587154
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with copper, copper alloys, acids, galvanised iron, zinc, aluminium, bronze, dimethyl sulphate, mercury, alkali metals.
InChIKey: VHUUQVKOLVNVRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference: 1336-21-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: ROPAQUE Ultra EF (1336-21-6)
Appearance – Physical state: liquid
Color: Milky white
Odor: Acrylic odor
Odor Threshold: no data available
pH: 8.0 – 8.7
Melting point/range: 0 °C ( 32 °F) Water
Freezing point: no data available
Boiling point (760 mmHg): 100 °C ( 212 °F) Water
Flash point: Noncombustible
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1 Water Flammability (solid, gas): Not Applicable Lower explosion limit: Not applicable Upper explosion limit: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: no data available Relative Vapor Density (air = 1): <1 Water Relative Density (water = 1): 1.02 Water solubility: Dilutable Partition coefficient: noctanol/water: no data available Auto-ignition temperature: Not applicable Decomposition temperature: no data available Dynamic Viscosity: 10 - 350 mPa.s Kinematic Viscosity: no data available Explosive properties: no data available Oxidizing properties: no data available Molecular weight: no data available Percent volatility: 69 - 71 % Water