Description

Poly(tert-Butylmethacrylate-Co-Glycidyl Methacrylate) is a specialized copolymer designed to deliver a unique combination of chemical resistance, thermal stability, and reactive functionality. This product matters for formulators seeking to enhance the performance and durability of advanced coatings, adhesives, and composite materials. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and high-performance industrial coating sectors.

Application

• High-Performance Coatings: Used as a key resin component in automotive clear coats, industrial maintenance paints, and can coatings for excellent weatherability and chemical resistance.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Serves as a base polymer in structural adhesives and potting compounds, where its epoxy functionality enables cross-linking for improved strength and thermal stability.
• Electronics Encapsulation: Employed in protective conformal coatings and underfill materials for printed circuit boards (PCBs) due to its good dielectric properties and adhesion.
• Composite Materials: Acts as a matrix resin or a sizing agent for glass and carbon fibers to improve interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties in advanced composites.
• Lithographic Resists: Utilized in the formulation of photoresists for microelectronics fabrication, leveraging its tailored dissolution properties and etch resistance.
• Toners and Inks: Functions as a binder resin in specialty toners and inks, providing controlled fusing characteristics and image durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(tert-Butylmethacrylate-Co-Glycidyl Methacrylate)
CAS No.	70939-77-4
Molecular Formula	(C9H16O2 · C7H10O3)n
Molecular Weight	Varies by monomer ratio and polymerization degree
Synonyms	Poly(tBMA-co-GMA); PTBMA-co-GMA; Glycidyl Methacrylate - tert-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, polymer with 2,3-epoxypropyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; tert-Butyl methacrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer; tBMA/GMA copolymer; Reactive acrylic copolymer; Epoxy-functional acrylic resin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(tert-Butylmethacrylate-Co-Glycidyl Methacrylate) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistency in composition, molecular weight distribution, epoxy content, and key physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters 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 acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product is typically stable for 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Solid Content	≥ 98.0 %
Epoxy Value	As per grade (e.g., 2.0 - 4.0 mmol/g)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	As per grade (e.g., 50 - 90 °C)
Weight Average Molecular Weight (Mw)	As per grade (e.g., 20,000 - 100,000 g/mol)
Residual Monomer	≤ 0.5 % (by GC)
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0 %

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