Poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate)
polymerPoly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate) is an acrylic polymer synthesized from the methacrylate monomer with a branched 2-ethylhexyl side group, belonging to the family of polymethacrylates. This material is primarily used in adhesive formulations, coatings, and elastomeric compounds where its branched structure provides flexibility and low-temperature processing advantages over linear acrylic homopolymers. Engineers select this polymer for applications requiring a balance of adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance, particularly in pressure-sensitive adhesives, flexible films, and specialty coatings where traditional acrylics would be too rigid or difficult to process.
pressure-sensitive adhesivesflexible coatingselastomeric filmsspecialty adhesive formulationslow-temperature processing applications
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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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.