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Elvacite® 4044
Elvacite® 4044 is methacrylate copolymer that is used as a film former in heat seal lacquers and ceramic coatings. It forms durable, flexible films.
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- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Product Line: Elvacite® Specialty Acrylic Resins
- Product: Elvacite® Methacrylate Copolymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Elvacite® 4044 is a medium molecular weight acrylic resin composed of methyl methacrylate and butyl methacrylate. It is often used as a film former in applications that require a good amount of flexibility in combination with durability. Elvacite® 4044 is well suited for use in heat seal coatings for flexible packaging and ceramic coatings. It is available in solid beads that are soluble in a variety of solvents including glycol ethers, aromatics, ketones, ester, and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Solutions of Elvacite® 4044 will form durable, flexible films with outstanding UV resistance and weatherability.
Specifications
Appearance: Solid beads
Glass transition temp, onset: 46°C
Molecular weight: 110,000
Particle size (D50): 70 microns min
Acid number: 0
Inherent viscosity: 0.372 - 0.394
% Moisture: 0.5 (max)
Primary Chemistry: Butyl methacrylate / methyl methacrylate
Features & Benefits
Weather resistance for plastic substrates
Relatively soft and flexible acrylic resin
Compatible with CAB, CAP, and most formaldehyde bases resins
Miscible with phthlate, phosphate and sebacate plasticizers
Problems Solved
Poor adhesion of heat seal lacquers to flexible films used in packaging applications
Damage to ceramics caused by abrasion
Weather damage to coatings used in outdoor applications
Poor compatibility with plasticizers, leveling agents, and other additives
Applications
Plastic Coatings; Heat Seal Adhesives; Ceramic Coatings
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