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poly(p-methylstyrene)

Name: poly(p-methylstyrene)
Brand: MatWorld

polymer

Poly(p-methylstyrene) is a thermoplastic aromatic polymer derived from p-methylstyrene monomers, belonging to the polystyrene family of engineering plastics. It is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its moderate stiffness and thermal stability in applications requiring an aromatic polymer backbone with enhanced chemical resistance compared to unsubstituted polystyrene. The material finds use in specialty coatings, adhesives, and high-performance composite matrices where its aromatic structure and thermal properties offer advantages over conventional polystyrene in demanding environments.

specialty polymer coatingshigh-temperature adhesivescomposite matriceschemical-resistant applicationsresearch and development polymersthermal stabilizers

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	212.3	°F	—

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Quality & Standards

Industry-Specific

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