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2-Hydroxy Propyl Methacrylate (2-HPMA)
DESCRIPTION
2-HPMA – is a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic odour. It is an ester of methacrylic acid. It is relatively non-volatile, non-toxic and non-yellowing.
PRODUCT GROUP
- Acrylates & Methacrylates
SYNONYMS
Meracryl HPMA, bisomer HPMA, beta-hydroxypropyl methacrylate, Acryester HP, 2hydroxypropyl 2-methacrylate,poly(2-hydroxypropylmethacrylate),2-hydroxypropyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
MAJOR APPLICATIONS
HPMA is used extensively in the production of acrylic polyols for automotive OEM and refinish coatings as well as industrial coatings. It is non-toxic and non-yellowing.
It is also used as a co-monomer in styrene based unsaturated polyesters, PMMA based acrylic resins and vinyl ester formulations in anchor bolts and chemical fixings.
HPMA may also be used in the production of emulsion polymers in combination with other commodity methacrylates and acrylates, notably for textile coatings and textile sizes.
HPMA is particularly useful as a hydrophobic hydroxy monomer in the production of vacuum impregnation sealants for cast aluminium components. It is also extensively used in the production of flexible, UV curable photopolymer printing plates
