Dow Latex for Carpet

UCAR Latex 9188

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive for Carpet Adhesive

General Description

UCAR™ Latex 9188 represents a new waterborne technology. It is an inherently pressure-sensitive copolymer designed specifically for use as a carpet adhesive. UCAR Latex 9188 features the following performance characteristics:

  • Good balance of surface tack, peel adhesion, and cohesive strength
  • Good adhesion over concrete and other flooring substrate
  • Excellent plasticizer migration resistance
  • Repositionable after initial dwell time
  • Maintains adhesion under damp conditions
  • Maintains tack over “green” cement-based substrates

This combination of performance properties makes UCAR Latex 9188 well suited for both the Do-It-Yourself and professional carpet adhesive markets. In particular, this product will perform well as the base polymer for carpet-square adhesives.

Typical Latex Properties1

Property Value
Solids 57.3%
Particle Size 0.26 microns
pH 4.1
Glass transition temperature (Tg) -29°C
Minimum film formation temperature (MFFT) 50°F
Brookfield viscosity 230 cPs (#3 @ 50 rpm)
Shear Test, on stainless steel (1/2” x ?” x 1000g) 6 hours*

1 The physical property data listed are considered to be typical properties, not specifications.
*Tested on 2-mil mylar at a coat weight of 1.6-1.8/100 in2, 30-minute dwell.

Additional Information

Technical Data Sheet (34KB PDF)
Dow Latex Storage and Handling Guide (2.2MB PDF)

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