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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Components of a Typical EIFS System
The right polymer for every EIFS application.
Dow Reichhold is a complete resource for all the polymers needed to formulate EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) components. From thickeners to damp-proof membranes, adhesives, and base and finish coats, the formulator can choose the right polymer solutions from Dow Reichhold with the properties needed for excellent end-product performance.

Technical service and support.
Dow Reichhold technical experts are experienced in recommending the best product for your specific EIFS application, and they are available to help optimize your formulation and offer support for application troubleshooting. If you’d like to have us review your specific needs to determine what type of specialty latex will do the best job for you, please use our Contact Us form.

Note: Table below is alphabetized according to polymer type.

Polymer Selection Guide for EIFS Products1
Product Name Polymer† Applications Solids (%) pH Tg Features and Uses
SYNTHEMUL 403 Acrylic Base Coat 46.5 8.0 12 Excellent adhesion to insulation board and mesh. Good water resistance and permeation resistance.
DR4140 SB Base Coat/Adhesive 48.0 10.0 4 Excellent adhesion to insulation board and mesh. Good water resistance and permeation resistance.
DL280 Sty/A Adhesive 49.0 8.0 24 Excellent adhesion to wood substrates. Good water resistance with broad formulating latitude.
BarrierPro Polymer* DR4550 Proprietary Damp Proof 50.0 9.7 1 Dries to a tough, flexible, water-resistant film. Compatible with fillers and pigments.
TYCHEM* 68710-00 SB Membrane 34.5 4.5 97 High efficiency thickener, alkali-swellable rheology modifier.

†SB – Styrene Butadiene; Sty/A – Styrene

1Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications.
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