Paraloid

Description

[Rohm & Haas] A registered trademark for a series of acrylic copolymer resins. In 1997, Paraloid was designated as the sole international name for these products in order to consolidate the North American (Acryloid) and European (Paraloid) names. In general, these acrylic resins dry to a clear transparent films. Paraloid resins have excellent resistance to wear, weathering, and chemicals. In 2008, Dupont acquired Rohm and Haas plastics, then merged with Dow Chemical in 2017 to form DowDupont Inc. The Paraloid series of resins is stilled manufactured by DowDupont Inc.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Acryloid

Additional Information

Rohm & Haas: Coatings Website

Comparisons

Abbreviated table below. For more information see Technical Properties of Paraloid Resins

B-72, 50% EMA/MA 105,000 40 4,000 1.479- 1.489 50% in toluene soft resin, compatible with various resin types B-82 MMA/EA 120,000 35 10-11 100% solids, pellets general purpose, chemical resistant, softest resin B-82, 51% MMA/EA 120,000 35 5,500 51% in toluene general purpose, chemical resistant, softest resin

! Product name !! Base composition !! Mol. Weight !! Tg !! Forms !! Comments and commercial uses
A-11	MMA	125,000	10	100% solids, powder, hard resin	resistant to water and alcohol; coatings for metal, vinyl and plastic |
A-101	MMA	125,000	100	40% in MEK hard resin	exterior durability and resistance
B-44	MMA/EA	140,000	60	100% solids, pellets	excellent adhesion to various untreated substrates, PVDF coatings
B-48N	MMA/BA	250,000	50	100% solids, pellets	unique hardness vs. flexibility; adhesion
B-66	MMA/BMA	70,000	50	100% solids, powder	general purpose, fast solvent release
B-67	iBMA	60,000	50	100% solids, powder	medium & long oil alkyd modifier, most water resistant; general purpose thermoplastic
B-72	EMA/MA	105,000	40	100% solids, pellets	soft resin, compatible with various resin types
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Sources Checked for Data in Record

• G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p.11

• Conservation Materials Ltd., Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog

• Product Information Comment: Rohm & Haas Acrylic Resin sheet, 1986

• Comment: Paraloid MSDS Sheets