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Elvacite® 2043
Elvacite® 2043 is a solid bead acrylic resin that is soluble in alcohols. It works well as a binder in flexographic inks and film former in metal coatings.
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- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Product Line: Elvacite® Specialty Acrylic Resins
- Product: Elvacite® Ethyl Methacrylate Resins
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
Elvacite® 2043 is a low molecular weight, thermoplastic, ethyl methacrylate polymer. In addition to being soluble in ketones, esters, ethers, and aromatic hydrocarbons Elvacite® 2043 is also soluble in alcohol. This makes it useful as a binder in flexographic printing ink formulations. It provides outstanding pigment wetting, dissolves quickly, and is highly compatible with other common resin types including epoxy, alkyd, and vinyl chloride. The broad solubility of Elvacite® 2043 also makes it an excellent film former in coatings for substrates that can be sensitive to harsh solvents like metal and plastic.
Specifications
Appearance: Solid beads
Specific gravity: 1.14 @ 25°C
Glass transition temp, onset: 69°C
Molecular weight: 42,000
Acid number: 8
Inherent viscosity: 0.180 - 0.238
Brookfield viscosity (cP) @ 40% in toulene: 260-650
% Moisture: 0.35 (max)
% Methacrylic acid: 1.00 - 1.40
Primary Chemistry: Ethyl methacrylate
Features & Benefits
Fast dissolving
Low viscosity resin
Alcohol soluble
Excellent pigment wetting
Outstanding clarity and gloss
Problems Solved
Poor solubility of solid acrylic resins in alcohol and other common solvents used in flexographic ink
Damage to sensitive substrates caused by harsh solvents used in acrylic coatings
Poor coating clarity
Low gloss due to low level of flow and leveling
Applications
Flexographic inks; Lacquers; Architectural Coatings; Metal Coatings; Plastic Coatings; Structural Adhesives
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