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Esschem MMA - EMA Bead Copolymers

Esschem MMA - EMA Bead Copolymers are a range of bead copolymers combining methyl methacrylate (MMA) with ethyl methacrylate (EMA). These copolymers exhibit high glass transition temperatures, melting points, and tensile strengths, making them ideal for industries that demand strength and rigidity. By increasing the EMA content, the copolymers offer greater flexibility and the potential for enhanced optical properties. This results in lower glass transition temperatures, melting points, and tensile strengths, providing desired flexibility and transparency. Esschem provides control over the molecular weight to further enhance these properties, allowing for a more rigid and robust copolymer or targeting flexibility and transparency as needed. Particle size control enables fine-tuning of processability and adjustment of surface properties, leading to better performance in applications that prioritize transparency.

Polymer Name: MMA/EMA Copolymer

Functions: Binder & Resin, Impact Modifier, Resin, Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

Chemical Family: Acrylic Ester Copolymer, Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates, Methacrylates

Physical Form: Beads, Solid

Labeling Claims: Biocompatible, Non-Toxic

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Calculated Properties
  Monomer Input
  50% MMA
50% EMA
25% MMA
75% EMA
10% MMA
90% EMA
Property      
Mv Bead Size,
microns
20-200 20-200 20-200
Glass Transition
Temperature, Tg
100-105 °C 90-95 °C 80-85 °C
Solubility In organic solvents In organic solvents In organic solvents
Transparency Transparent to visible
light
Transparent to visible
light
Transparent to visible
light
Molecular Weight
Average, g/mol
50,000-500,000 50,000-500,000 50,000-500,000