Poly(tert-butyl vinyl ether)

polymer

Poly(tert-butyl vinyl ether) is a synthetic vinyl ether polymer characterized by bulky tert-butyl side groups that influence its thermal and mechanical behavior. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring specific viscoelastic properties, adhesive formulations, and polymer blend systems where the ether linkages provide flexibility and processability. Its notable attributes include temperature-dependent behavior and compatibility with other polymers, making it valuable for pressure-sensitive adhesives, coatings, and modified elastomer systems where conventional vinyl polymers are insufficient.

pressure-sensitive adhesivespolymer blend systemscoating formulationselastomer modificationresearch polymersviscoelastic damping applications

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	190.1	°F	—

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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(tert-butyl vinyl ether)

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility