Description

Methyl Methacrylate/ Isodecyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a synthetic polymer designed to offer a unique balance of hardness, flexibility, and chemical resistance. This copolymer is engineered to provide enhanced performance characteristics compared to homopolymers, making it a critical raw material for advanced formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries seeking to improve product durability and processing.

Application

• Industrial and Protective Coatings: Used as a film-forming agent in high-performance paints, varnishes, and metal coatings to enhance gloss, weather resistance, and adhesion.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Serves as a key component in pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), structural adhesives, and caulks, providing excellent bonding strength and flexibility.
• Printing Inks: Incorporated into solvent-based and UV-curable inks to improve print quality, rub resistance, and substrate compatibility.
• Plastic Modifiers and Additives: Acts as a processing aid or impact modifier to enhance the toughness and surface properties of thermoplastic compounds.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Applied in coatings for fabrics and leather to impart water repellency, abrasion resistance, and a durable finish.
• Personal Care Products: Used in nail polishes and hair styling formulations to provide film-forming properties and long-lasting hold.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Methacrylate/ Isodecyl Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS No.	70632-13-2
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O2)x(C14H26O2)y
Molecular Weight	Varies (Polymer)
Synonyms	MMA/IDMA Copolymer; Methacrylate Copolymer; Poly(MMA-co-IDMA); 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, isodecyl ester; Isodecyl Methacrylate Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer; Acrylic Copolymer Resin; Methacrylic Acid Ester Copolymer
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Methacrylate/ Isodecyl Methacrylate Copolymer is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in molecular weight distribution, monomer content, and key physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, viscosity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flames. Under recommended storage conditions, the product is stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear viscous liquid or solid beads
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Monomer Content)	< 0.5%
Viscosity (Brookfield)	Specified range
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Specified range
Solid Content	Specified range
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2

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