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Elvacite® 4348
Elvacite® 4348 is a methacrylate polymer that is used as a film former in concrete coatings. It shows improved performance in high humidity environments.
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- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Product Line: Elvacite® Specialty Acrylic Resins
- Product: Elvacite Methacrylate Resins
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
Elvacite® 4348 is a methyl methacrylate-based resin that is designed for use as a film former in concrete and masonry coatings.It is similar to Elvacite® 2016 but it shows improved adhesion and performance in high humidity environments like around pools.Elvacite® 4348 is available as a non-dusting solid bead that is soluble in aromatics, ketones, esters, and glycol ethers.Solutions of Elvacite® 4348 will form clear films that adhere well to damp concrete and have exceptional gloss and abrasion resistance.An added benefit of Elvacite® 4348 in concrete coatings is that it shows less whitening when exposed to moisture than standard acrylic resins.
Specifications
Appearance: White, non-dusting bead
Tg (°C): 55
Molecular Weight: 55,000
Acid Value: 3.5 mg KOH/g
Gardner Viscosity, 25°C: O-U @ 40% solids in toluene
Soluble in common solvents such as toluene, xylene, acetone, t-butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, etc
Primary Chemistry: methyl methacrylate
Features & Benefits
- Excellent adhesion in high humidity
- Shows less whitening than standard acrylics.
- Superior outdoor durability
- Improved creep resistance
- Clear solubility in common solvents
Problems Solved
Poor adhesion of concrete coatings in humid climates.
Whitening of solventborne concrete coatings due to moisture contamination
Applications
Concrete Coatings; Masonry Coatings
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