Styrene Acrylic
Styrene Acrylic is a copolymer emulsion combining styrene and acrylic monomers, widely used as a versatile binder in coatings, adhesives, and construction materials. It offers excellent film-forming properties, adhesion, water resistance, and durability. This product enhances the performance and longevity of paints, sealants, textiles, and paper coatings, with flexibility for both indoor and outdoor applications. Styrene Acrylic emulsions are designed to meet stringent industrial and environmental standards.
Primary Uses
Coatings & Paints Industry
Binder in Architectural Paints: Provides excellent adhesion, gloss, and durability to interior and exterior paints.
Protective Coatings: Used in industrial coatings for corrosion resistance and weatherproofing.
Textile Coatings: Enhances fabric hand, durability, and resistance to water and stains.
Paper Coatings: Improves printability, gloss, and surface strength of coated papers.
Adhesives Industry
Pressure-sensitive Adhesives: Used in tapes and labels for strong bonding and flexibility.
Construction Adhesives: Provides water resistance and durability for bonding building materials.
Packaging Adhesives: Used for flexible and rigid packaging applications requiring quick set and strong adhesion.
Construction Industry
Mortar and Cement Modifiers: Improves flexibility, adhesion, and water resistance in tile adhesives, cementitious coatings, and grouts.
Sealants and Caulks: Enhances elasticity and weather resistance in silicone and acrylic sealants.
Secondary Uses
Textiles Industry
Fabric Finishing Agent: Provides softness, stiffness, or water repellency depending on formulation.
Nonwoven Binders: Used in nonwoven fabric production to improve strength and durability.
Paper Industry
Surface Sizing Agent: Enhances ink holdout and reduces absorbency in specialty papers.
Wet Strength Additive: Improves paper resistance to moisture.
Leather Industry
Coating Agent: Used to provide protective films on leather products enhancing durability and appearance.
Plastic & Rubber Industry
Modifier for Plastics: Improves impact resistance and flexibility in PVC and other polymers.
Adhesion Promoter: Enhances bonding between dissimilar materials in composites.
Printing Industry
Ink Binder: Acts as a binder in water-based inks to improve adhesion and gloss.
Basic Identification Attributes
Chemical Name (IUPAC): Copolymer of styrene and acrylic monomers
Common/Trade Name: Styrene Acrylic Emulsion
CAS Number: Not assigned to copolymer (styrene: 100-42-5; acrylic monomers vary)
HS Code: 3906.90.00
Synonyms: Styrene-acrylic copolymer, Styrene acrylic resin
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical State: Milky white liquid emulsion
Color & Odor: White; mild odor
Solubility: Dispersible in water; insoluble in organic solvents
pH: 7.0 – 9.0 (typically neutral to slightly alkaline)
Solid Content: 40-55% (varies by grade)
Viscosity: Low to medium (depending on formulation)
Density: Approx. 1.0 – 1.1 g/cm³
Safety & Hazard Attributes
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
Toxicity: Low toxicity under normal handling conditions
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits; follow standard chemical safety practices
Storage & Handling Attributes
Storage Conditions: Store in sealed containers at 5-35 °C; protect from freezing and direct sunlight
Container Type: Plastic drums, totes, or bulk containers
Shelf Life: 6-12 months depending on storage conditions
Handling Precautions: Avoid freezing, contamination, and prolonged skin contact
Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Complies with relevant REACH, TSCA, and OSHA HCS regulations
Suitable for use in formulations compliant with VOC limits for paints and coatings
Meets environmental standards for low volatile organic compounds emissions
Environmental & Health Impact
Biodegradability: Partially biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms
Bioaccumulation: Not significant
Environmental Notes: Wastewater treatment recommended to prevent polymer residue discharge
PPE Required: Gloves and eye protection recommended
Handling Guidelines: Use adequate ventilation; avoid skin and eye contact
Storage Measures: Keep containers tightly closed and protected from freezing
First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Move to fresh air if irritation occurs
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; obtain medical advice if necessary
Firefighting Measures
Fire Hazards: Combustible when dried; aqueous emulsion is not flammable
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, COâ‚‚
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other organic combustion products