poly(ethyl acrylate )

polymer

Poly(ethyl acrylate) is a soft, flexible acrylic homopolymer synthesized from ethyl acrylate monomers, belonging to the family of acrylate elastomers and copolymer bases. It is widely used in adhesives, coatings, sealants, and flexible films where low-temperature flexibility and good adhesion to substrates are critical; it is also a common component in acrylic copolymers (such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) blends and pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations) where its elasticity improves impact resistance and conformability compared to rigid thermoplastics. Engineers select poly(ethyl acrylate) or its copolymers when applications demand a balance of processability, UV stability, and flexibility without the cost premium of synthetic rubbers.

pressure-sensitive adhesivesflexible coatings and paintssealants and gasketsimpact-modified polymerssoft films and membraneselastomer base resins

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.