Description

Polyacrylate-4 is a synthetic polymer belonging to the polyacrylate family, known for its excellent film-forming, binding, and thickening properties. This versatile compound is crucial for formulating products that require controlled rheology, adhesion, and stability. It is widely utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, adhesives, and textile industries to enhance product performance and consistency.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as a primary film-forming agent, thickener, and stabilizer in hair styling products (gels, mousses, sprays), sunscreens, and color cosmetics.
• Coatings & Paints: Serves as a key binder and rheology modifier in water-based architectural paints, industrial coatings, and primers to improve application properties and film durability.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Acts as a polymeric base to provide tack, cohesion, and flexibility in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and construction sealants.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a finishing agent and binder in textile coatings, leather finishes, and non-woven fabrics to impart softness, water resistance, and durability.
• Printing Inks: Functions as a vehicle and viscosity control agent in flexographic and gravure inks, ensuring sharp print quality and adhesion to various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyacrylate-4
CAS No.	228863-31-8
Molecular Formula	(C4H6O2)n • (C3H6O)m
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Acrylic acid/acrylonitrogens copolymer; Acrylates copolymer; Poly(acrylate-4); 2-Propenoic acid, polymers; Acrylate polymer 4; Carbomer (related class); Acrylic polymer resin; Polyacrylic acid ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyacrylate-4 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for viscosity, solids content, pH, and residual monomers. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency, purity, and performance for your formulations.

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 strong oxidizing agents and extreme heat to maintain product integrity and prevent polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Assay (Solid Content)	30 - 50 %
Viscosity (Brookfield)	1,000 - 50,000 cps
pH (as supplied)	6.0 - 8.0
Residual Monomer	< 100 ppm
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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