Paraloid
Description
[Rohm & Haas] A registed 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.
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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MA=methylacrylate MMA=methylmethacrylate EA=ethylacrylate EMA=ethylmethacrylate BA=butylacrylate BMA=butylmethacrylate |} |
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
- Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.rohmhaas.com