Description

Acrylic Acid, Butyl Acrylate, Butyl Methacrylate, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate, Styrene Polymer is a high-performance copolymer designed for advanced material science applications. This versatile polymer combines the beneficial properties of its constituent monomers, offering a unique balance of hardness, flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance. It is essential for formulators and manufacturers seeking to create durable, high-quality coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics. Key industries that rely on this material include automotive, construction, and industrial coatings.

Application

• Industrial and Architectural Coatings: Used as a key binder in waterborne or solvent-based paints and varnishes, providing excellent weatherability, gloss retention, and film formation.
• Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs): Serves as a primary component in adhesive tapes and labels, offering tunable tack, peel strength, and cohesion.
• Automotive Refinish and OEM Coatings: Imparts durability, scratch resistance, and aesthetic appeal to automotive clearcoats and pigmented basecoats.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Applied as a coating or binder to enhance the durability, water repellency, and feel of fabrics and synthetic leather.
• Printing Inks: Used in overprint varnishes and ink formulations to improve adhesion, rub resistance, and drying properties.
• Plastic Modifiers and Impact Improvers: Incorporated into other polymer matrices to enhance impact strength, processability, and surface characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acrylic Acid, Butyl Acrylate, Butyl Methacrylate, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate, Styrene Polymer
CAS No.	37238-03-2
Molecular Formula	(C3H4O2.C7H12O2.C8H14O2.C7H12O3.C5H8O2.C8H8)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Acrylic-Styrene Copolymer; Acrylic Polymer with Styrene; Poly(acrylic acid-co-butyl acrylate-co-butyl methacrylate-co-hydroxypropyl methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate-co-styrene); MMA/BA/ST/AA Copolymer; Multi-Acrylate Styrene Copolymer; Acrylic Polyol Copolymer (if hydroxyl-functional); Thermosetting Acrylic Copolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our polymer products are manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested against a comprehensive set of parameters including solid content, viscosity, acid value, hydroxyl value (if applicable), glass transition temperature (Tg), and molecular weight distribution. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Avoid freezing and prolonged exposure to heat sources above 40°C to prevent premature polymerization or changes in viscosity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to Hazy Liquid / Solid
Solid Content	40 - 70 %
Viscosity (Brookfield)	500 - 5000 cPs (varies by grade & solvent)
Acid Value	1 - 50 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value (OH#)	0 - 100 mg KOH/g
Glass Transition Temp (Tg)	-20°C to +80°C
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Solvent Type	Water, Xylene, Butyl Acetate, PMA, etc.

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