Methacrylic Acid (MAA) is a functional monomer, an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. Methacrylic Acid (MAA) reacts as a vinyl compound and as a carboxylic acid. Methacrylic Acid (MAA) easily undergoes polymerization and addition reactions. The copolymers of Methacrylic Acid (MAA) can be prepared with acrylic and
methacrylic esters, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, ethylene, and other monomers.
Chemical name: METHACRYLIC ACID, (MAA)
Chemical formula: CH2=C(CH3)-COOH
CAS Number: 79-41-4
Product Type: Methacrylate Monomer
Features & Benefits:
Adhesive ability Hydrophilic
Water solubility
Required rheological properties
Applications areas:
Polymethacrylic Acid (PMAA) and Methacrylic Acid (MAA) copolymers are used
in pulp and paper, paint and varnish, textile, medicine, in the petrochemical field and oil production as binders, film-forming agents, thickeners, adhesives, drilling reagents, dressing preparations, etc.
Methacrylic Acid (MAA) copolymers are used in the manufacture of ion exchange resins and superabsorbents.
Methacrylic Acid (MAA) is used to synthesize its esters and salts.
It is applied in the production of:
Coatings
Pulp & Paper
Paint & Varnishes
Adhesives & Sealants Leather & Textile
Film-forming agents Thickeners
Lubricants
Materials used in medicine Plastics
Oilfield
Drilling agents
Dressing preparations
