Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Polymer With 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-Propenoate And 1-Ethenyl-2-Pyrrolidinone is a high-performance, multi-component polymer designed to deliver exceptional film-forming, adhesion, and stability properties. This terpolymer is engineered to address critical formulation challenges in industries requiring durable, clear, and chemically resistant coatings. It is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial coating sectors seeking advanced polymeric additives.

Application

• Hair Styling & Fixative Products: Provides strong hold, excellent curl retention, and humidity resistance in gels, mousses, and sprays.
• Skin Care & Sunscreen Formulations: Acts as a film-forming agent to enhance water resistance, improve texture, and deliver active ingredients in creams and lotions.
• Pharmaceutical Coatings: Used in controlled-release drug delivery systems and as a functional excipient for tablet film coating.
• Industrial & Protective Coatings: Imparts adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance to coatings for metals, plastics, and other substrates.
• Printing Inks & Adhesives: Enhances binding strength, gloss, and durability in specialty ink and adhesive formulations.
• Personal Care Color Cosmetics: Improves the wear, waterproofness, and pigment dispersion in mascara, eyeliner, and nail polish.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Polymer With 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-Propenoate And 1-Ethenyl-2-Pyrrolidinone
CAS No.	115401-91-7
Molecular Formula	(C4H6O2.C5H8O2.C6H9NO)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Methyl Acrylate / tert-Butyl Acrylate / Vinylpyrrolidone Terpolymer; Acrylics/VP Terpolymer; Poly(MMA-co-tBA-co-VP); P(MMA/tBA/VP); Acrylate/Vinylpyrrolidone Copolymer; Terpolymer of Methyl Methacrylate, tert-Butyl Acrylate, and N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone; Fixative Polymer A-42; Luvimer® 100P (similar class)
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Quality Control

Our production of this terpolymer adheres to strict cGMP and ISO 9001 quality management systems. Every batch is characterized for critical parameters including monomer residue, molecular weight distribution, and solution viscosity to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Solid Content)	≥ 98.0 %
Residual Monomers (HPLC)	≤ 0.1 % (each)
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Viscosity (Solution)	Reported per grade
Glass Transition Temp (Tg)	Reported per grade
Ash Content	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.