Description

Poly(Ethyl Methacrylate-Co-Methyl) is a high-performance copolymer of ethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate, designed to offer a balanced profile of physical and chemical properties. This material is engineered to provide enhanced durability, clarity, and processability compared to its homopolymer counterparts, making it a versatile solution for demanding industrial applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics sectors who require reliable, high-quality polymer resins for advanced material formulations.

Application

• Industrial Coatings and Paints: Used as a key binder in high-performance coatings for automotive, appliance, and metal finishing, providing excellent weather resistance, gloss, and hardness.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Serves as a primary component in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives, offering strong bonding strength and flexibility.
• Plastic Modifiers and Impact Improvers: Acts as a toughening agent and processing aid in PVC, acrylics, and other engineering plastics to enhance impact resistance and surface finish.
• Printing Inks and Overprint Varnishes: Imparts superior rub resistance, gloss, and drying characteristics in flexographic and gravure printing applications.
• Optical Components and Lenses: Utilized in the production of transparent sheets, light guides, and lenses due to its excellent clarity and light transmission properties.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Applied as a finishing resin to provide durable, flexible, and water-resistant coatings on fabrics and synthetic leather.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Ethyl Methacrylate-Co-Methyl)
CAS No.	26572-20-3
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O2·C5H8O2)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Ethyl Methacrylate Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer; EMA-MMA Copolymer; Poly(EMA-co-MMA); Methacrylic Acid, Ethyl Ester, Polymer with Methyl Methacrylate; Acrylic Copolymer Resin; 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Ethyl Ester, Polymer with Methyl 2-Methyl-2-propenoate; PMMA-co-PEMA; Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-ethyl methacrylate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Ethyl Methacrylate-Co-Methyl) is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against critical parameters including monomer content, molecular weight distribution, viscosity, and thermal stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 open flames. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow pellets or powder
Solid Content	≥ 98.5 %
Residual Monomer (Total)	≤ 0.5 %
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	70 - 105 °C
Molecular Weight (Mw)	50,000 - 200,000 g/mol
Viscosity (Solution, 25°C)	Contact for details
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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