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Sun Polymers International AR-578

Chemical Family: Isobutyl Methacrylate Homopolymer, Methacrylates

End Uses: Aerosol Ink, Aerosol Paint, Gravure Ink, Screen Printing Ink, Varnishes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Plastics, Wood

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 65.0 - 65.0 °C

Features: Good Compatibility, Good Toughness, Heat Resistance, Improved Hardness, Low Odor, Outdoor Durability

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications
  • Aerosols
  • Gravure and screen inks, overprint varnishes
  • Plastic and wood coatings
  • Road and construction paints
  • Wax combinations

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White, clear, free flowing spherical beads
Soluble in
Esters, Ketones, Aromatics, White spirit, Higher alcohols
Compatible with
Plasticizers, Waxes, CAB, NC, Vinyl’s, Chlorinated rubbers, Some alkyds
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1mg KOH/g
Average Molecular Weight (Mᴡ)125
Density1.02
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)65ºC
Softening Point160
Solids Contentmin. 99%w/w
Viscosity (at 25ºC, 40% in Toluene)1000 - 2000mPa.s
End-Use Properties
  • Hard, tough, clear and outdoor durability
  • Heat resistant
  • Broad compatibility, low odor and easy soluble

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage

Stored in a dry place, its shelf life is 2 years.