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Butyl Acrylate
Butyl acrylate is a low-Tg acrylic monomer used to produce flexible acrylic polymers used in adhesives, caulks, and sealants.
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- Manufacturer: BASF
- Product Line: BASF Acrylic Monomers
- Product: Butyl Acrylate
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Butyl acrylate (CAS No. 141-32-2), or n-butyl acrylate, is a low-Tg acrylate monomer produced by the esterification of acrylic acid with n-butanol. This process yields a clear, colorless liquid noted for its pungent odor, with its chemical structure enabling a wide range of industrial applications. Butyl acrylate is often used in chemical manufacturing and polymerized with high-Tg monomers, such as methyl methacrylate, styrene, and vinyl acetate, to balance the properties of the final polymer, providing an optimal combination of attributes.
By incorporating butyl acrylate into a polymer, manufacturers can significantly improve tack, flexibility, impact resistance, and overall durability. The flexibility and tack provided by butyl acrylate make it an ideal monomer for producing polymers used in adhesive and sealant formulas. Its ability to enhance impact resistance is crucial in applications demanding resilient materials, such as structural adhesives. Furthermore, butyl acrylate's compatibility with various other monomers facilitates its use in specialized formulations, thereby broadening its utility in the industrial landscape.
Specifications
Appearance: Clear and colorless
Physical form: Liquid
Odor: Pungent
Chemical formula: C7H12O2
Molar mass: 128.2
Gas chromatography assay, %: Min 99.5
Water content (ASTM E203), %: Max 0.05
Acid content (ASTM D1613), %: Max 0.01
Color on despatch (ASTM D1209): Max 10
Standard stabilization (ASTM D 3125), ppm MEHQ inhibitor: 15±5
Heat of polymerization, kJ/kg: 504
Heat of evaporation at boiling point, kJ/kg: 292
Flash point, °C: 39
Primary Chemistry: Acrylate Ester
Features & Benefits
- Available in drums for easier handling and storage
- Low Tg
- Useful for feedstock synthesis
- Readily undergoes addition reactions
Problems Solved
Acrylic polymer is too rigid Adhesive lacks flexibility
Applications
Acrylic resins Structural adhesives Pressure-sensitive adhesives Packaging adhesives Latex paints Caulks and sealants Acrylic rubber Concrete coatings Elastomeric coatings
Related Applications
Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Corrugated Boxes
- Glues
- Industrial
- Machinery & Appliances
- Medical Devices
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Sealants
- Tapes
- Textiles
- Wood Glues
- Aerosol Coatings
- Aerospace Coatings
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Automotive Refinish
- Basecoats
- Brick Coatings
- Can Coatings
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Concrete Coatings
- Conformal Coatings
- Consumer Paints
- Elastomeric Coatings
- Electrodeposited Coatings
- Electronics Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Nail Polish
- Overprint Varnishes
- Paint Thinner
- Paper Coatings
- Pipe Coatings
- Plastic Coatings
- Primers
- Release Coatings
- Roof Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Textile & Leather Coatings
- Topcoats
- Traffic Paint
Related Chemistries
Adhesives
Coatings
Elastomers
Inks
Plastics
Related End Markets
Elastomers
- Aerospace & Defense
- Amusement and Recreation
- Automotive
- Building and Construction
- Consumer
- Machinery
- Medical & Healthcare
- Transportation
Related Functions
Adhesives
Coatings
Elastomers
Inks
Related Processes
Elastomers
Related Technologies
Adhesives
- Acrylic Adhesives
- Anaerobic Adhesives
- Cyanoacrylic Adhesives
- Epoxy Adhesives
- Heat Seal Coatings
- Hot Melt Adhesives
- Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Resealable Adhesives
- Silicone-Based Adhesives
- Solvent based adhesives
- UV Curable adhesives
- Water Based Adhesives
- 100% Solids
- Electrodeposition Coating
- Powder Coating
- Solvent-based Coating
- UV-Curable Coating
- Water-based Coating
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