Products in Coatings & Finishes: Methacrylates

VISIOMER® MADAME is a monofunctional methacrylate with a tertiary amino group in the side chain. It is an ideal ingredient for improving the adhesion of formulations. This monomer is widely used in the preparation of cationic polymers, particularly quaternary ammonium polymers and flocculants. Industries such as coatings, oil and gas, paper, and personal care can benefit from the unique properties of VISIOMER® MADAME.

VISIOMER® HEMA-P 70 M is a monofunctional methacrylate with a phosphate group in the side chain. It is supplied in 30% methyl methacrylate, which gives it a low viscosity and makes it easy to handle. This monomer provides superior adhesion to polar surfaces such as metals, glass, ceramics, and concrete. In direct-to-metal coatings, it enhances corrosion resistance and improves film strength. Visiomer® HEMA-P 70M can be used as a functional co-monomer in acrylic emulsions for coating resins, as well as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

VISIOMER® MEEU 25 M is an ureido methacrylate solution containing 25% ureido methacrylate in MMA (methyl methacrylate). It is specifically designed for enhancing wet adhesion and wet scrub resistance in various polymer applications. This versatile product finds utility in industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, as well as textile and leather. VISIOMER® MEEU 25 M provides improved performance in terms of adhesion and durability, making it a valuable additive for achieving high-quality results in polymer formulations.

VISIOMER® Terra IBOMA is a bulky side-chain alkyl methacrylate monomer known for its exceptionally high glass transition temperature (Tg). It offers the advantage of lowering viscosity in polymers, enabling the formulation of high solids content. This monomer finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, coatings, and composites.

VISIOMER® BNMA (benzyl methacrylate) is an aromatic monofunctional methacrylate known for its low viscosity. It serves as a reactive diluent, offering excellent solvency in adhesive, ink, and coating formulations. This versatile compound finds applications in various industries, including adhesives and sealants, coatings, composites, and electronics.

VISIOMER® DMAPMA (3-Dimethylamino propyl methacrylamide) is an amino functional methacrylamide monomer. Its methacrylamide structure provides increased hydrolytic stability compared to methacrylic esters. This monomer is commonly used to enhance pigment wetting and improve substrate adhesion to polymers. Industries such as coatings, oil and gas, paper, personal care, and healthcare can benefit from the unique properties of VISIOMER® DMAPMA.

VISIOMER® EHMA (2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate) is a hydrophobic monomer with a low glass transition temperature (Tg), minimal shrinkage, and low viscosity. This monomer offers flexibility and exhibits excellent dilution and solvency power. It is widely used in the production of various polymers for diverse applications across industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, oil and gas, personal care, and healthcare. Its unique properties make it a valuable component in the formulation of materials that require flexibility, low shrinkage, and efficient solvency capabilities.

VISIOMER® Terra C13-MA (methacrylic ester 13.0) is a specialty monomer that offers enhanced water repellency and improved resistance against polar solvents. It is commonly employed to increase the hydrophobicity of resins, making them more resistant to water and other polar substances. This particular monomer is derived from raw materials obtained from natural oils, highlighting its environmentally friendly nature. VISIOMER® Terra C13-MA finds applications in various industries including adhesives and sealants, coatings, construction, oil and gas, paper, personal care, and healthcare.

VISIOMER® c-HMA (Cyclohexyl methacrylate) is a cycloaliphatic monomer characterized by its low viscosity. It serves as a fundamental component in the formulation of polymers that exhibit excellent weathering resistance and chemical resistance. This monomer is widely utilized in industries such as adhesives, sealants, coatings, and composites to enhance the performance and durability of the resulting products. By incorporating VISIOMER® c-HMA, manufacturers can develop polymers with superior resistance to environmental factors and various chemicals, ensuring long-lasting and reliable applications in diverse settings.

VISIOMER® BDGMA (butyl diglycol methacrylate) is a monofunctional and label-free methacrylate monomer that contains ether functionality. It possesses a very low glass transition temperature (Tg), making it an excellent plasticizing monomer. This compound is utilized in the formulation of polymers, copolymers, and light-curing systems. Industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, and construction benefit from the versatile properties of VISIOMER® BDGMA.

VISIOMER® IDMA (Isodecyl methacrylate) is a hydrophobic monomer known for its low shrinkage and low glass transition temperature (Tg). It exhibits excellent dilution power, resulting in low viscosity when used in polymer formulations. The low Tg of IDMA imparts extreme softness to the resulting polymers. This versatile monomer finds applications in various industries including adhesives and sealants, coatings, oil and gas, personal care, healthcare, and textile and leather.

VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100 is a monofunctional methacrylate with a phosphate group in the side chain. It enables superior adhesion to polar surfaces such as metals, glass, ceramics, and concrete. In direct-to-metal coatings, it enhances corrosion resistance and improves film strength. This monomer can be used as a functional co-monomer in acrylic emulsions for coating resins, as a reactive co-diluent in composite resins, or as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

VISIOMER® ETMA (ethyltriglycol methacrylate) is a hydrophilic methacrylate monomer known for its ability to enhance adhesion, flexibility, and minimize shrinkage in polymers. It exhibits low volatility and serves as a reactive diluent in reactive systems. This versatile compound finds applications in industries such as adhesives and sealants, as well as coatings.

VISIOMER® Terra C17,4-MA (methacrylic ester 17.4) is a methacrylate monomer with a long alkyl chain, resulting in a low glass transition temperature (Tg). This monomer is commonly used to enhance the hydrophobicity of resins, making them more resistant to water and other polar substances. In addition to its role as a hydrophobicity enhancer, VISIOMER® Terra C17,4-MA is also employed as a flexibilizer and internal plasticizer in coatings and reactive resins applications. By incorporating this monomer into formulations, manufacturers can achieve improved flexibility and enhanced performance of their coatings and reactive resins.

VISIOMER® MEEU 50 W is a water-based solution containing 50% ureido methacrylate. This product is specifically formulated to enhance the wet adhesion properties of emulsion polymers and improve the wet scrub resistance of the final products. It finds applications in industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, and textile and leather. By incorporating VISIOMER® MEEU 50 W into formulations, manufacturers can achieve improved performance and durability in their products, particularly in wet conditions.

Acrylic Bead Resins TB-322 is a solid bead methacrylate copolymer intended for use in solvent-based coating systems where improved adhesion to difficult metals is important. TB-322 exhibits excellent outdoor durability. The resin may be used in adhesives and a variety of metal coatings applications such as transportation finishes in automotive, container and other marine coatings, and a variety of brass and aluminum coating applications.   *Acrylic Bead Resins is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.