poly(methyl acrylate)

polymer

Poly(methyl acrylate) is a synthetic acrylic polymer formed from methyl acrylate monomers, belonging to the family of acrylate-based plastics. It is used in coatings, adhesives, and latex-based products where flexibility and moderate chemical resistance are advantageous, including architectural paints, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and synthetic rubbers. Engineers select this material when cost-effectiveness and ease of processing are priorities, though it offers lower mechanical strength and solvent resistance compared to harder acrylic resins like poly(methyl methacrylate), making it better suited for applications where toughness and elasticity matter more than rigidity.

pressure-sensitive adhesivesarchitectural coatings and paintssynthetic rubber compoundslatex emulsionsflexible films and sheetsimpact-resistant polymers

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	281.8	K	—

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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.

poly(methyl acrylate)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility