Elvacite® 2013 is a low–molecular weight, fast-dissolving methyl methacrylate/n-butyl methacrylate resin with a fast solvent release. It is used in lacquers, coatings, and inks.
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Elvacite® 2013 is a methyl methacrylate/n-butyl methacrylate copolymer resin with low molecular weight in solid bead format. It dissolves quickly in toluene, esters, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and glycol ethers. Elvacite® 2013 resin is often used as a film former in lacquers, where it provides a low solution viscosity and rapid solvent release. Films formed using this resin will be clear and durable films with excellent UV, temperature, and weathering resistance.
The monomer composition of Elvacite® 2013 makes it softer and more flexible than other acrylic resins, such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Elvacite® 2013 is used in coil coatings when flexibility, durability, and fast cure are required. The fast solvent release of Elvacite® 2013 allows for coil coating formulations that cure quickly and have great flexibility plus durability to withstand use in outdoor applications.
Elvacite® 2013 may also be blended with other softer Elvacite® copolymer resins, such as Elvacite® 2014, to customize film properties. In marine environments or concrete applications, chlorinated rubber may be blended with an acrylic resin like Elvacite® 2013 to enhance gloss and improve resistance to yellowing.
Appearance: Solid beads
Specific gravity: 1.15 @ 25°C
Glass transition temp, onset: 76°C
Molecular weight: 34,000
Particle size (D50): 160–200 microns
Acid number: 5
Tensile strength: 1,600 psi
Elongation at break (23°C, 50% R.H.): 0.5%
Methacrylic acid: 0.55%–0.75%
Inherent viscosity: 0.156–0.174
% Moisture: 0.35 (max)
Primary Chemistry: Methyl methacrylate/n-butyl methacrylate copolymer
Extended production time caused by resins that dissolve too slow Coatings made with other acrylic resins are not flexible enough Slow cure time of solvent-based coatings
Industrial lacquers Aerosol coatings Rotogravure inks Concrete coatings Plastic coatings Metal coatings
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