Elvacite® 2016 is a general-purpose, low–molecular weight methyl methacrylate/n-butyl methacrylate copolymer resin commonly used in coating, ink, and adhesive applications.
Elvacite® 2016 is a general-purpose solid-bead acrylic copolymer that is fast dissolving and used as a starting point resin in many formulations. It is very effective as a binder in clear, translucent, or pigmented metal lacquers and inks. Elvacite® 2016 resin provides superior transparency, high gloss, excellent hardness, and great resistance to chemical attack, weathering, and UV discoloration. It has good solubility in ketones, esters, and aromatics.
As a low–molecular weight acrylic copolymer resin, Elvacite® 2016 offers low viscosity to formulations and maintains good flexibility, toughness, and adhesion in formed films. Elvacite® 2016 resin also allows for faster solvent release from films. Elvacite® 2016 is preferred in concrete coatings, where the low molecular weight of the methacrylate copolymer provides the flexibility required to maintain coverage under contraction and expansion. When used in traffic paint applications, Elvacite® 2016 performs well due to a combination of toughness and adhesion that improves longevity.
Elvacite® 2016 resin is generally soluble in toluene, esters, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, glycol ethers and their esters, and high–flash point aromatics.
Glass transition temperature (°C): 50
Molecular weight (Da): 60,000
Form: Spherical beads
Particle size, Microtrac D50 (microns): 170–265
Specific gravity: 1.13
Inherent viscosity b: 0.230–0.255
Acid number: 3.5
Moisture (% max): 0.50
Tukon hardness, Knoop No.: 8
Tensile strength, psi: 2,300
Elongation at break (23°C, 50% RH): 2%
Excellent hardness
Low hazard
High gloss
Chemical resistance
Resistance to UV discoloration
Fast dissolving
Low viscosity
Discoloration caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays
Abrasion and scratches from everyday use
Extended production times due to slowly dissolving resin
Clear, translucent, or pigmented metal coatings
Heat seal lacquers
Traffic marking paints
Concrete coatings
Inks
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