FASTRACK Polymer Emulsions

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FASTRACK Polymer Emulsions

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Names
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion
FASTRACK E-2706 ER Emulsion

FASTRACK XSR Emulsion
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Product Overview
FASTRACK emulsions are manufactured by Dow Coating Materials, a division of The Dow
Chemical Company. These formulations are water-based, acrylic emulsions that are milkywhite in color with an ammonia odor.1,2,3 For further details, see Product Description.
FASTRACK emulsions produce durable, fast-drying, traffic-marking paints that retain glass
beads better than alkyd formulas. These marking paints can be applied under a variety of
conditions.4,5,6 For further details, see Product Uses.
FASTRACK emulsions are currently approved for use in products that are for exterior
application only, as with traffic paint. For an interior environment, the application of these high
ammonia products requires additional safety considerations, including ventilation, material
handling, and air monitoring. Dow requires the FASTRACK Product Stewardship Checklist to
be completed. Contact your sales representative for more information. Workers applying
these materials can minimize the potential for exposure by carefully following application
directions and wearing the proper safety equipment.7,8 For further details, see Exposure
Potential.
Inhalation of vapors or mist can cause headache, nausea, and irritation of the nose, throat
and lungs. Contact may cause eye/skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause
slight irritation. These products contain ammonium hydroxide. There are no known chronic
effects from ammonia as a result of prolonged low-level exposure.9,10,11 For further details,
see Health Information.
Accidental release of FASTRACK emulsions to land or water should be contained. Acrylic
polymers are generally stable materials and can almost be considered inert in the
environment. These materials do not readily decompose or biodegrade in the environment.
Although these polymers are nonbiodegradable, they are bioeliminable. In other words, they
are removed from environmental compartments where they would be available to aquatic
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organisms. The removal process is via rapid sorption to sediment, suspended solids, and
organic matter. This process makes the polymers less bioavailable, thereby further reducing
toxicity. Typically the molecular weight of these emulsion polymers is such that it precludes
uptake by aquatic organisms and thus bioaccumulation is highly unlikely. The emulsion
polymers are also generally nontoxic to activated sludge wastewater systems and are
considered bioeliminable in wastewater-treatment plants (via sorption to biosolids).12,13,14 For
further details, see Environmental Information.
These emulsions are stable under recommended storage and use conditions, but should be
stirred before use. FASTRACK emulsions can coagulate if frozen. Formaldehyde may be
generated under acidic conditions. Maintain adequate ventilation under these conditions to
prevent exposure to formaldehyde. Monomer vapors can be released when the emulsion is
heated during processing operations.15,16,17 For further details, see Physical Hazard
Information.
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Manufacture of Product
Locations Dow Coating Materials, a division of The Dow Chemical Company,
manufactures FASTRACK emulsions globally.
Process FASTRACK emulsions are manufactured by first mixing acrylic monomers in

water using an appropriate surfactant to emulsify the monomer. A polymerization reaction is
then initiated using a suitable initiator, and the monomers react to form acrylic polymer
particles that remain suspended as an emulsion.
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Product Description18,19,20
FASTRACK emulsions are manufactured by Dow Coating Materials, a division of the Dow
Chemical Company. These formulations are water-based, acrylic-polymer emulsions that are
milky-white in color with an ammonia odor.
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Product Uses21,22,23,24
FASTRACK emulsions provide durable, fast-drying, waterborne traffic-marking paints that
retain glass beads for night visibility better than alkyd formulas and wear well on concrete and
asphalt. These marking paints retain durability even when applied under marginal air flow,
temperature, and humidity conditions with minimal exposure to volatile organic compounds
(VOCs). These products include:
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion acrylic emulsion for fast-dry traffic paint, typically lasting 6
months to a year.
FASTRACK E-2706 ER Emulsion acrylic emulsion for fast-dry traffic paint.
FASTRACK 3427 Emulsion acrylic emulsion for fast-dry traffic paint with improved
durability, typically lasting a year to 18 months.
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion acrylic emulsion designed with patented crosslinking
technology that provides excellent long-term adhesion properties to roadways and glass
beads. Provides excellent multiyear durability and fast drying time.
FASTRACK 53 Emulsion acrylic emulsion for fast-dry traffic paint with improved whiteness.
FASTRACK XSR Emulsion - acrylic emulsion for fast-dry traffic paint designed to provide
excellent performance under low temperature application conditions.
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Although these products are typically used for fast-dry traffic-marking paints, they can be used for
parking-lot markings, sport surfaces, field-marking paints, barrier-visibility striping, airport
markings, and decorative pavement coatings.
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Exposure Potential25,26,27
FASTRACK emulsions are approved for exterior use. For an interior environment, the
application of these high ammonia products requires additional safety considerations, including
ventilation, material handling, and air monitoring. Dow requires that the FASTRACK Product
Stewardship Checklist be completed. For further details, contact your sales representative.
Workers applying these materials can minimize the potential for exposure by carefully following
application directions and wearing the proper safety equipment.28,29,30 Special precautions must
be taken to minimize ammonia exposure if these products are spilled or used indoors. Based on
this information, the public could be exposed through:
Workplace exposure Exposure can occur either in a facility that manufactures
FASTRACK emulsions or in industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities that use these
products. Those working with these materials in manufacturing operations could be exposed
during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures. Each manufacturing facility
should have a thorough training program for employees and appropriate work processes,
ventilation, and safety equipment in place to limit unnecessary exposure. See Health
Information.
Consumer exposure to products containing FASTRACK emulsions Dow Coating
Materials, a division of The Dow Chemical Company, does not sell FASTRACK emulsions for
direct consumer use. The potential for consumer exposure from traffic-marking paint is
considered negligible. See Health Information.
Environmental releases In the event of a spill, the focus is on containing the spill to
prevent contamination of soil and surface or ground water. Spilled material may create
slippery conditions. Absorb small spills with inert absorbents such as sand, sawdust, or cat
litter. Collect recovered material in properly labeled containers and dispose of it according to
applicable government requirements. Because the polymer is bioleliminable, it will be
removed by wastewater-treatment plants. See Environmental, Health, and Physical Hazard
Information.
Large release Industrial spills or releases are infrequent and generally contained. Spilled
material should be captured, collected, and reprocessed or disposed of according to
applicable governmental requirements. Only properly trained and equipped personnel should
attempt to isolate or contain a large spill. Keep people away and upwind of spill/leak. See
Environmental, Health, and Physical Hazard Information.
In case of fire Keep people away and deny any unnecessary entry into the area. Stay
upwind and out of low areas where fumes can accumulate. This material is not combustible,
but dried product can burn. The material can splatter above 100C (212F). Thermal
decomposition may yield acrylic monomers. Use extinguishing media that are appropriate for
the surrounding fire. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
protective firefighting clothing. Contain fire-water run-off if possible as it may cause
environmental damage. Follow emergency procedures carefully. See Environmental, Health,
and Physical Hazard Information.
For more information, request the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow Customer Information
Group.
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Health Information31,32,33
Health information for FASTRACK emulsions is summarized on the relevant Safety Data Sheet.
It is important to note that health risks associated with individual products may vary based on
their formulation or intended use. The Safety Data Sheets are the preferred source for specific
health information. An overview of health information for FASTRACK emulsions appears below.
Eye contact Direct contact with the material may cause slight eye irritation.
Skin contact Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause slight irritation.
Inhalation Inhalation of vapor or mist may cause headache, nausea, and/or irritation to the
upper respiratory tract (nose and throat) and lungs. Adequate ventilation should always be used
to prevent worker exposure to chemical vapors. A large indoor spill of this material could result in
an airborne ammonia concentration that could exceed allowable exposure limits.
Group.
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Environmental Information34,35,36
Environmental risks associated with individual FASTRACK emulsions can be found in the
Safety Data Sheet, which is the preferred source for specific information. An overview of
environmental information for FASTRACK emulsions appears below.
Spilled FASTRACK emulsions should be prevented from entering soil, ditches, sewers,
waterways, and/or groundwater. These materials do not readily decompose or biodegrade in the
environment. Although these polymers are nonbiodegradable, they are bioeliminable. In other
words, they are removed from environmental compartments where they would be available to
aquatic organisms. The removal process is via rapid sorption to sediment, suspended solids, and
organic matter. This process makes the polymers less bioavailable, thereby further reducing
toxicity. Typically the molecular weight of these polymers is such that it precludes uptake by
aquatic organisms and thus bioaccumulation is highly unlikely. The emulsion polymers are also
generally nontoxic to activated sludge wastewater systems and are considered bioeliminable in
wastewater-treatment plants (via sorption to biosolids).
Group.
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Physical Hazard Information37,38,39

FASTRACK emulsions are stable under recommended storage conditions, but the product may
coagulate if frozen. Formaldehyde may be generated under acidic conditions. Adequate
ventilation should be maintained under acidic conditions to prevent potential exposure to
formaldehyde. Monomer vapors can be released when the emulsion is heated during processing
operations.40,41,42
Group.
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Regulatory Information
Regulations exist that govern the manufacture, sale, transportation, use, and/or disposal of
FASTRACK emulsions. These regulations may vary by city, state, country, or geographic
region. Information may be found by consulting the relevant Safety Data Sheet from the Dow
Customer Information Group or downloading it from the appropriate Rohm and Haas web page.
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Additional Information
Safety Data Sheets: Request through Dow Customer Information Group or download from
web site by following the links available for each product at:
http://www.dow.com/products/product_line_detail.page?product-line=1120080)
Contact Us (http://www.dow.com/coating/contact/)
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion for Waterborne Traffic Marking Paints Technical Data Sheet,
Rohm and Haas Company, Form 82TP1, November 1999,
(http://www.rohmhaas.com/assets/attachments/business/pcm/fastrack/fastrack_2706/tds/fastr
ack_2706.pdf)
FASTRACK 3427 Emulsion for Waterborne Traffic Marking Paints Technical Data Sheet,
Rohm and Haas Company, Form 81A344, February 1999,
(http://www.rohmhaas.com/assets/attachments/business/pcm/fastrack/fastrack_3427/tds/fastr
ack_3427.pdf)
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion for Waterborne Traffic Marking Paints Technical Data Sheet,
Rohm and Haas Company, Form 81A337, December 1998,
(http://www.rohmhaas.com/assets/attachments/business/pcm/fastrack/fastrack_hd21a/tds/fastrack_hd-21a.pdf)
FASTRACK XSR Emulsion: X-tended Season Road Marking Technical Data Sheet, Rohm
and Haas Company, Form 81A543, March 2006
(http://www.rohmhaas.com/assets/attachments/business/pcm/fastrack/fastrack_xsr/tds/fastra
ck_xsr.pdf)
For more information about FASTRACK polymer emulsions, visit the Dow Coating Materials web
site at http://www.dow.com/products/product_line_detail.page?product-line=1120080.
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References
1
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, March
13, 2009, pages 1 and 4.
2
FASTRACK 3427 Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 11,
2004, pages 1 and 34.
3
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July 11,
2004, pages 1 and 4.
4
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion for Waterborne Traffic Marking Paints Technical Literature, Rohm
and Haas Company, Form 82TP1, November 1999, pages 12.
5
and Haas Company, Form 81A344, February 1999, pages 13.
6
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion for Durable Waterborne Traffic Marking Paints Technical
Literature, Rohm and Haas Company, Form 81A337, December 1998, page 1.
7
FASTRACK 3427 Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, Form
81A344, July 11, 2004, page 3.
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FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July
11, 2004, page 3.
9
FASTRACK 2706 Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, March 13,
2009, pages 12 and 45.
10
2004, pages 12 and 4.
11
FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion Material Safety Data Sheet, Rohm and Haas Company, July
11, 2004, pages 12 and 4.
12
2009, page 5.
13
2004, page 4.
14
2004, page 5.
15
16
81A344, July 11, 2004, pages 2 and 4.
17
18
and Haas Company, Form 82TP1, November 1999, pages 12.
19
and Haas Company, Form 81A344, February 1999, pages 13.
20
21
and Haas Company, Form 82TP1, November 1999, page 1.
22
and Haas Company, Form 81A344, February 1999, page 1.
23
24
Rohm and Haas FASTRACK HD-21A Emulsion website:
(http://www.rohmhaas.com/wcm/information/industries/transportation/fastrack_hd21a/index.page)
25
2009, pages 23.
26
2004, pages 23.
27
2004, pages 23.
28
2009, pages 34.
29
81A344, July 11, 2004, page 3.
30
2004, page 3.
31
2009, pages 12 and 45.
32
2004, pages 12 and 5.
33
2004, pages 12 and 4.
34
2009, page 5.
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2004, page 4.
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2004, pages 45.
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38
2004, pages 23 and 4.
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40
41
81A344, July 11, 2004, pages 2 and 4.
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FASTRACK E-2706 ER Emulsion

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Product Safety Assessment: FASTRACK Polymer Emulsions

Process FASTRACK emulsions are manufactured by first mixing acrylic monomers in

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Product Safety Assessment: FASTRACK Polymer Emulsions

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Physical Hazard Information37,38,39

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