PDMA

polymer

PDMA (polydimethylacrylamide) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer known for its high flexibility and exceptional elongation capacity, making it suitable for applications requiring elasticity and deformability. It is used primarily in enhanced oil recovery, cosmetics, pharmaceutical delivery systems, and specialized coatings where its ability to dissolve in aqueous solutions and maintain performance under stress is advantageous. Engineers select PDMA over rigid polymers when strain tolerance, biocompatibility, or aqueous processing compatibility is critical, and over natural rubbers when consistent synthesis and chemical stability are required.

oil field flooding systemscosmetic and personal care formulationspharmaceutical drug deliverywater-soluble coatingselastomeric hydrogelssuperabsorbent materials

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Compressive Strength(σc)
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Elongation at Break(εf)
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Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
Pa
Young's Modulus(E)
Pa
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)
K
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)
K
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
K
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
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Refractive Index(n)
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.