Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Polymer With Butyl 2-Propenoate, Ethyl 2-Propenoate And n-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Propenamide is a specialized acrylic copolymer designed to deliver high-performance characteristics in demanding industrial formulations. This multi-monomer polymer is engineered to provide an optimal balance of film formation, adhesion, and chemical resistance, making it a critical component for advanced coating systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the paints and coatings, adhesives, and textile finishing industries seeking to enhance product durability and functionality.

Application

• Industrial Paints & Protective Coatings: Serves as a key film-forming resin, providing excellent weatherability, gloss retention, and resistance to chemicals and abrasion for metal, wood, and plastic substrates.
• High-Performance Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts strong initial tack, cohesive strength, and flexibility, ideal for pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and construction sealants.
• Textile & Leather Finishing: Used as a binder or finishing agent to improve fabric hand feel, durability, water repellency, and color fastness.
• Paper & Packaging Coatings: Enhances surface gloss, printability, and water resistance of paperboard and packaging materials.
• Architectural Coatings: Contributes to the formulation of durable exterior and interior paints with good scrub resistance and low VOC potential.
• Specialty Inks: Utilized in flexographic and gravure inks to improve adhesion on non-porous films and provide rapid drying properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Polymer With Butyl 2-Propenoate, Ethyl 2-Propenoate And n-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-Propenamide
CAS No.	31905-84-7
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O2.C4H6O2.C5H8O2.C4H7NO)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Acrylic copolymer; Methyl methacrylate/butyl acrylate/ethyl acrylate/N-methylolacrylamide copolymer; MMA/BA/EA/NMA copolymer; Acrylic tetrapolymer; Thermosetting acrylic resin; Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate-co-ethyl acrylate-co-N-methylolacrylamide); 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, ethyl 2-propenoate and N-(hydroxymethyl)-2-propenamide
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Quality Control

Our production of this acrylic copolymer adheres to strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Key parameters including monomer residue, solids content, viscosity, and functional group concentration are monitored using advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specification results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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/59-77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product properties. Keep away from heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to hazy viscous liquid or solid
Solids Content	40% - 60% (or as specified)
Viscosity	Specified range (cP)
pH (as supplied)	Specified range
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Specified range (°C)
Residual Monomer	< 0.5% (by GC)

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