Description

2-Butenedioic Acid (2Z)-, Polymer With Methoxyethene, Butyl Ester is a specialized copolymer derived from maleic acid and a vinyl ether. This product is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and functional polymer, offering properties such as film-forming ability, adhesion promotion, and reactivity for further chemical modification. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Industrial Coatings Binder: Used as a film-forming agent and adhesion promoter in solvent-based and high-solid coatings.
• Adhesive Formulation: Serves as a tackifier and modifying resin to improve bond strength and flexibility in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesives.
• Printing Inks: Acts as a resin component to enhance gloss, pigment wetting, and substrate adhesion in various ink systems.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed as a finishing agent to impart softness, water repellency, or other functional properties to fabrics.
• Paper Sizing Agent: Used to improve the water resistance and printability of paper and paperboard.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a reactive intermediate for synthesizing thermosetting resins and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenedioic Acid (2Z)-, Polymer With Methoxyethene, Butyl Ester
CAS No.	54578-91-5
Molecular Formula	(C4H4O4·C3H6O·C4H8O)n
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Maleic Acid, Polymer with Methyl Vinyl Ether, Butyl Ester; Butyl Ester of Maleic Acid-Methyl Vinyl Ether Copolymer; Poly(maleic acid-co-methyl vinyl ether) butyl ester; Methyl Vinyl Ether/Maleic Acid Copolymer Butyl Ester; MVE/MA Copolymer Butyl Ester; Gantrez ES Butyl Ester; Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Butenedioic Acid (2Z)-, Polymer With Methoxyethene, Butyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistency in critical parameters such as molecular weight distribution, viscosity, acid value, and solids content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these specifications are available upon request 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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid
Solids Content	40 - 60%
Viscosity (Brookfield)	500 - 5000 cps
Acid Value	50 - 150 mg KOH/g
Color (Gardner)	≤ 4
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solvent	Butyl acetate / Xylene blend

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