Polymers & Resins
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Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer
CAS Number
25212-88-8
What is Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer?
Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer (CAS 25212-88-8) is an acrylic copolymer resin used in coatings, adhesives, and specialty finishing systems.
Where is Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer used?
- Coatings: binder and rheology modifier for architectural and industrial systems
- Adhesives and sealants: tack, cohesive strength, and cure response control
- Textile and paper finishing: surface modifier for coating holdout, printability, and abrasion resistance
- Printing inks: pigment binding and viscosity control in flexographic and gravure systems
- It functions as a rheology modifier, binder, and surface-active agent.
Commercial specifications
- Solids content, pH, and viscosity profiles defined by individual product grades
- Specifications vary by supplier and align to end-use performance requirements
Other Names (Synonyms)
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate|Methacrylic acid, polymer with ethyl acrylate|Acrylic acid ethyl ester, polymer with methacrylic acid|2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester, polymer with 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid
What are the physical properties of Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer?
Density 0.83 g/cm³
Appearance White or almost white, free-flowing powder.
pH 2.1-3.0
Log P 1.325 (est)
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ethyl acrylate-methacrylic acid copolymer?
HS Code 3906906000
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 3