Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Polymer With 2-Methylpropyl 2-Methyl-2-Propenoate And Octadecyl 2-Methyl-2-Propenoate is a high-performance, multi-component acrylic copolymer designed to deliver enhanced film-forming, binding, and protective properties. This specialized polymer is engineered to provide excellent durability, adhesion, and chemical resistance in demanding formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical industries seeking to improve product performance and longevity.

Application

• Industrial and Protective Coatings: Used as a film-forming agent and binder in metal, wood, and plastic coatings to enhance gloss, weather resistance, and durability.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Serves as a key polymeric component to improve tack, cohesion, and bond strength in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesive formulations.
• Printing Inks: Acts as a resin to provide pigment binding, rub resistance, and adhesion to various substrates in solvent-based and overprint varnish systems.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Employed in coatings to impart water repellency, flexibility, and a soft hand feel to finished fabrics and leather goods.
• Paper Coatings: Used to enhance surface smoothness, printability, and barrier properties of specialty papers and packaging materials.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as a film former and fixative in hair styling products, sunscreens, and nail polishes to provide long-lasting hold and water resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, Polymer With 2-Methylpropyl 2-Methyl-2-Propenoate And Octadecyl 2-Methyl-2-Propenoate
CAS No.	59518-90-0
Molecular Formula	(C4H6O2.C5H8O2.C21H40O2)x
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Acrylic Copolymer; Methacrylic Acid Copolymer; Poly(methyl methacrylate-co-isobutyl methacrylate-co-stearyl methacrylate); Isobutyl Methacrylate / Stearyl Methacrylate / Methacrylic Acid Copolymer; Acrylic Resin; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic Acid Polymer with 2-Methylpropyl 2-Methyl-2-propenoate and Octadecyl 2-Methyl-2-propenoate; Methacrylic Acid-Isobutyl Methacrylate-Stearyl Methacrylate Terpolymer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this acrylic copolymer adheres to strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is characterized for critical parameters including monomer content, molecular weight distribution, viscosity, and glass transition temperature (Tg). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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). Keep away from heat sources and open flame. Under these conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or beads
Assay (Total Solids)	≥ 98.0 %
Residual Monomer (Methacrylic Acid)	≤ 0.5 %
Viscosity (Solution, typical)	Contact for details
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details

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