Acrylates and Monomers

Offering Vinyl Acetate monomer with wide range of acrylates & Monomers.
Viz. BAM, STYRENE MONOMER, 2EHA, MA, MAA, MMA, 2HEMA, NBMA, EA, VEOVA 10, FROM READY STOCK.
Description VeoVaTM 10 monomer is the vinyl ester of VersaticTM acid 10, a synthetic saturated monocarboxylic acid with a highly branched structure containing ten carbon atoms. Its structure may be represented as  R 1 and R2 are alkyl groups containing a total of 7 carbon atoms. VeoVa 10 monomer, a low viscosity liquid with a typical mild ester odor, is a very attractive monomer for the manufacture of polymers through reactions of the vinyl group. It imparts a combination of flexibility (medi

um to low Tg), hydrophobicity and very good chemical and UV resistance. Applications VeoVa 10 monomer is widely used as a modifying co-monomer in the manufacture of vinyl acetate based polymer latices. VeoVa 10 monomer is also used for the production of VeoVa 10/(meth)acrylic latices and solution polymers. Examples of VeoVa 10 monomer based polymer applications are: 1. Decorative emulsion paints, plasters and renders. 2. Industrial paints and coatings such as anti-corrosion paints, wood coatings and varnishes and coatings for polyolefins. 3. Latices and spray-dried redispersible powders for mortar admixtures. 4. Latices for adhesives including Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, construction and wood adhesives. 5. Reactive diluent for specific heat-cured unsaturated polyesters.

Offering Vinyl Acetate monomer with wide range of acrylates & Monomers.
Viz. BAM, STYRENE MONOMER, 2EHA, MA, MAA, MMA, 2HEMA, NBMA, EA, VEOVA 10, FROM READY STOCK.

Methyl Methacrylate (also known as MMA, 2-methylmethacrylate, or methyl 2-methyl propenoate) is an ester of methacrylic acid.  It has the formula C5H8O2 and is a clear, colourless liquid that has an acrid odour and is not known to occur naturally.  It is insoluble in water, but is soluble in most organic solvents and it is also volatile and is flammable in both a liquid and vapour state.

Methyl methacrylate is an important chemical as it is the monomer for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) polymers and copolymers.  These polymers and copolymers are then used in the manufacture of a variety of other products.  These include clear plastics (such as Plexiglass), resins, and acrylic sheets.  Some of the end products that have utilised these chemicals are advertising signs and displays, skylights, building panels and sidings, and plumbing and bathroom fittings.

MMA is also polymerised to form lubricant viscosity modifiers, dispersions,  molding/extrusion powder, and coatings.  These are then utilised in the production of such things as acrylic surface and paper coatings, adhesives, sealants, leather and paper coating, inks, textile finishes, latex paints, and lacquer and enamel resins.

MMA is also used in the fields of medicine and dentistry as it is used to make prosthetic devices, surgical bone cements, and as a ceramic filler or cement.  It can also be used in the production of orthotic shoe inserts, and in leaded acrylic radiation shields.

MMA can also be used in the impregnation of concrete as it makes the concrete water repellent.  It can also be used to partially replace styrene in unsaturated polyester resins as it gives better water resistance and a longer life to the final products.

Methyl methacrylate must be transported and stored in containers made of stainless steel, glass, aluminium, or carbon steel.  It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area that is out of the direct sunlight and is away from all sources of ignition.  It is normally supplied with an inhibitor as autopolymerisation can occur, especially in light.

MMA has a specific gravity of 0.939 and a flash point of 10 oC (closed cup) so must be labelled as highly flammable and it should also be labelled as an irritant.  For transportation purposes, MMA is classified as hazard class 3, and pack group II.

Offering Vinyl Acetate monomer with wide range of acrylates & Monomers.
Viz. BAM, VAM, STYRENE MONOMER, 2EHA, MA, MAA, MMA, 2HEMA, NBMA, EA, VEOVA 10, FROM READY STOCK.
Butyl Acrylate is an acrylate monomer with a molecular formula of CH2=CHCOO(CH2)3CH3.   It is a clear and reasonably volatile liquid which is slightly soluble in water and completely soluble in alcohols, ethers and almost all organic solvents.  It is a reasonably flammable liquid with a flashpoint around 40° C and has a distinct fruity, pungent odour.   It is easily miscible with other organic solvents and is readily polymerized with monomer molecules to create polymer chains.
Butyl acrylate is primarily used in the production of homopolymers and co-polymers for use in water based industrial and architectural paints.  It can also be used in cleaning products, antioxidant agents, enamels, adhesives, textiles, caulks and paper finishes.  The double bond reactivity also allows for this product to be used as a chemical intermediary.  The primary end user markets of this product would be the water, plastics, leathers, paints, adhesives and textiles industries.

Methyl acrylate is a chemical that can be employed across a range of industries as it reacts readily with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds.  It is therefore a very useful chemical intermediate in a variety of production processes.

One of the major areas that Methyl acrylate is employed in is the production of surface coatings These surface and water-based coatings are found in a range of industries and include the paint industry where Methyl acrylate can be a component of paints and lacquers. This is because methyl acrylate provides good water resistance, low temperature flexibility, and sunlight resistance to products, for example, latex paint formulations.

The textile industry and the leather industry also employ methyl acrylate as a component of coatings.  The leather industry uses it to provide different finishes e.g. suede and nubuck, to its products while the textile industry employs methyl acrylate in the manufacturing and finishing of woven and non-woven textiles.  The paper industry also uses methyl acrylate in paper coatings, and in the manufacture of paper itself.

Methyl acrylate is also employed in the manufacture of consumer, technical, and construction adhesives.  It is also used employed in the manufacture of acrylic and modacyrlic fibres and in the production of plastic film.

Methyl acrylate is also useful for water treatment as it is used to produce DMAEA (dimethylaminoethylacrylate) which is used as a flocculant in water treatment processes.
Methyl acrylate must be stored under air to prevent polymerisation but is stable under recommended storage conditions.  It is also light sensitive so must be protected from direct sunlight, and must also be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area that is free from the risk of ignition.  It is classified as Hazard class 3.2 and pack group II and should be labelled as Harmful and Highly Flammable as it has a flash point of -3oC (closed cup).  It has a specific gravity of 0.954 at 20oC.