Description

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, telomer with tert-dodecanethiol, ethenylbenzene and ethyl 2-propenoate Styrene, methacrylic acid, ethyl acrylate, tert-dodecylmercaptan polymer is a specialized acrylic copolymer designed for high-performance industrial applications. This polymer is valued for its excellent film-forming properties, durability, and chemical resistance, making it a critical component in advanced coating formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the paints and coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics industries for creating protective and functional surfaces.

Application

• High-Performance Industrial Coatings: Used as a key resin in protective coatings for metal, wood, and concrete, offering enhanced weatherability and corrosion resistance.
• Automotive and Transportation Finishes: Provides a durable, glossy topcoat in automotive paint systems and coatings for aerospace and marine applications.
• Architectural Paints: Serves as a binder in exterior and interior architectural paints, contributing to scrub resistance, adhesion, and color retention.
• Industrial Adhesives and Sealants: Imparts flexibility and strong bonding characteristics to pressure-sensitive adhesives, construction sealants, and laminating adhesives.
• Plastic Modifiers and Impact Improvers: Used as an additive to modify the properties of engineering plastics, improving impact strength and processability.
• Printing Inks: Functions as a vehicle resin in specialty printing inks, providing good pigment wetting, gloss, and adhesion to various substrates.
• Textile and Leather Finishes: Applied as a coating or binder in textile finishing and leather treatment to impart water repellency, softness, and abrasion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, telomer with tert-dodecanethiol, ethenylbenzene and ethyl 2-propenoate Styrene, methacrylic acid, ethyl acrylate, tert-dodecylmercaptan polymer
CAS No.	65997-26-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Styrene/Acrylic Copolymer; Methacrylic Acid Copolymer; Acrylic-Styrene Copolymer; SMA Copolymer; Tert-Dodecyl Mercaptan Modified Acrylic Polymer; Ethyl Acrylate Methacrylic Acid Styrene Terpolymer; Acrylic Resin; Poly(styrene-co-ethyl acrylate-co-methacrylic acid); Chain Transfer Modified Acrylic Polymer
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. Key parameters such as molecular weight distribution, acid value, glass transition temperature (Tg), and solids content are rigorously monitored. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with each shipment 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 flame. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid or solid beads
Solid Content	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)	Contact for details
Viscosity	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	≤ 2
Solvent (Typical)	Contact for details

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