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What is Glacial Methacrylic Acid (GMAA)?
Monomer that is used predominately to make higher methacrylic esters. The remainder is used as a co-monomer in various acrylic, epoxy and ethylene copolymers in floor coatings, dispersants, automotive fluids, and plastic sheets.
Uses
- Paints & Coatings
- Oil Additives
- Films
- Thickeners
Benefits
- Hydrophilicity, adhesion strength, water solubility, viscosity modifiers
- Weather resistance, moisture resistance
- Crosslinking sites, acid and vinyl groups react readily with esters, acetates and styrene
- Corrosion, fogging, and abrasion resistance, as well as contribute to low odor, color, and volatility