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Elvacite™ 4115
Elvacite™ 4115 is a methacrylate resin that is used in alkyd coating systems in order to reduce drying time, improve color, and increase stability.
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- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Product Line: Elvacite™ Specialty Acrylic Resins
- Product: Elvacite™ Methacrylate Copolymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
Elvacite™ 4115 is a thermoplastic acrylic resin that is compatible with long, medium, and short chain alkyd resins.
It is available as a free-flowing solid bead that is soluble in white spirits, ketones, aromatics, esters, and glycol ethers.
When added to alkyd systems, Elvacite™ 4115 reduces cure time, improves color, and enhances UV stability.
Elvacite™ 4115 is an ideal film former for solvent based coatings for steel surfaces.
Specifications
Appearance: Solid beads
Glass transition temp, onset: 50°C
Molecular weight: 50,000
Inherent viscosity: 0.190 - 0.210
% Moisture: 0.5 (max)
Acid number: 0
Primary Chemistry:
Methacrylate
Features & Benefits
- Good solubility
- Shortens drying time
- Enhances weatherability
- Improvement in color and color stability
Problems Solved
Slow curing of alkyd based coatings
Poor appearance of alkyd based coatings
Lack of coating durability and UV resistance
Applications
Wood Coatings; Varnishes; Enamels; Paint; Steel Coatings
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