Hydroxypropyl Acrylate

Hydroxypropyl Acrylate for High Performance Coatings Introduction Hydroxyl functional acrylic monomers can be used in a variety of ways to produce resins that are useful in high performance coating applications. Using typical methods for the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, hydroxypropyl acrylate (HPA) can be used to attach hydroxyl groups to an acrylic polymer backbone. The pendant hydroxyl groups can then act as sites for reaction with a variety of cross-linking agents. HPA allows faster curing cycles and/or reduced baking temperatures, compared with hydroxyalkyl methacrylates. Also HPA can be formulated at higher solids in coating applications. Dow was the first to produce hydroxyl functional acrylic monomers on a commercial scale in 1971. Since that time, Dow has maintained its position as a premier supplier by being first in quality, customer service, and product stewardship. Typical Application • Pressure-sensitive adhesives and coatings for plastics or other flexible substrates • Emulsion polymers, additives for personal care products, and ion exchange resins • Resins for radiation cure
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