Description

Poly(Isobornyl Methacrylate) is a high-performance, specialty acrylic polymer derived from the methacrylic ester of isobornol. This compound is valued for its exceptional hardness, optical clarity, and high glass transition temperature (Tg), making it a critical component in formulations requiring superior durability and thermal stability. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and advanced polymer composites industries for creating high-end, long-lasting products.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: Used as a key resin in automotive, industrial, and UV-curable coatings for excellent hardness, scratch resistance, and weatherability.
• Optical Polymers & Lenses: Serves as a monomer for producing optical materials with high transparency, refractive index, and low birefringence.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Imparts enhanced cohesive strength, thermal resistance, and adhesion to difficult substrates in structural and specialty adhesive formulations.
• Printing Inks: A vital component in inks requiring fast curing, high gloss, and chemical resistance, particularly in overprint varnishes.
• Engineering Plastics & Composites: Used as a modifier to improve the heat distortion temperature, surface hardness, and mechanical properties of polymer blends.
• Dental & Medical Materials: Employed in the synthesis of biocompatible polymers for dental restoratives and medical devices due to its purity and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Isobornyl Methacrylate)
CAS No.	64114-51-8
Molecular Formula	(C₁₄H₂₂O₂)ₙ
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(isobornyl methacrylate); Poly(IBOMA); Isobornyl Methacrylate Polymer; Isobornyl Methacrylate Homopolymer; IBOMA Polymer; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl) ester, homopolymer; Methacrylic acid, isobornyl ester, polymers
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Quality Control

Our Poly(Isobornyl Methacrylate) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent molecular weight distribution, purity, and performance characteristics. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as monomer content, residual solvents, Tg, and viscosity are provided to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

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. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solid / pellets
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Monomer Content)	< 0.5%
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	> 110 °C
Molecular Weight (Mw)	Customizable (e.g., 10,000 - 100,000 g/mol)
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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