Styrene Acrylic Emulsion Polymer
Styrene Acrylic Emulsion Polymer is a water-based copolymer emulsion combining styrene and acrylic monomers, designed as a versatile binder with excellent film formation, adhesion, and durability. Widely used across paints, coatings, adhesives, textiles, and construction materials, this polymer offers superior weather resistance, water repellency, and flexibility. Its emulsified form enables easy incorporation into aqueous formulations, delivering enhanced performance and environmental benefits by reducing VOC emissions.
Styrene Acrylic Emulsion Polymer
Primary Uses
- Paints & Coatings Industry
- Architectural Coatings: Provides strong adhesion, gloss, and flexibility in interior and exterior paints.
- Industrial Protective Coatings: Delivers resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and weathering in metal and concrete coatings.
- Wood Coatings: Improves durability and appearance in wood finishes and sealants.
- Textile Coatings: Enhances fabric durability, water resistance, and surface texture.
- Adhesives Industry
- Pressure-sensitive Adhesives: Used in tapes, labels, and films for flexible, strong bonding.
- Construction Adhesives: Offers excellent adhesion and water resistance for bonding tiles, flooring, and panels.
- Packaging Adhesives: Enables strong, fast-setting bonds for flexible and rigid packaging materials.
- Construction Materials
- Cement & Mortar Modifiers: Improves flexibility, adhesion, and water resistance in tile adhesives, grouts, and cementitious coatings.
- Sealants & Caulks: Enhances elasticity, weatherability, and durability in acrylic and silicone sealants.
- Wall Putty & Fillers: Provides smooth texture and improved binding properties.
Secondary Uses
- Textiles
- Fabric Finishing: Used for softness, stiffness, or water repellency treatments on fabrics.
- Nonwoven Fabrics: Acts as a binder to increase strength and durability.
- Paper Industry
- Surface Coatings: Enhances gloss, printability, and strength of coated papers.
- Wet Strength Additive: Improves resistance to moisture in specialty papers.
- Leather Industry
- Coatings & Finishes: Provides protective, flexible films on leather goods to improve durability and appearance.
- Plastic & Rubber Industries
- Plastic Modifier: Enhances impact resistance and flexibility in PVC and other polymers.
- Adhesion Promoter: Facilitates bonding in composites and multilayer materials.
- Printing Inks
- Binder in Water-based Inks: Improves adhesion, gloss, and durability on various substrates.
- Automotive Industry
- Coatings & Sealants: Used in automotive refinishes and sealants for durability and weather resistance.
1. Basic Identification Attributes
- Chemical Name (IUPAC): Copolymer of styrene and acrylic monomers
- Common/Trade Name: Styrene Acrylic Emulsion Polymer
- CAS Number: Not applicable (copolymer)
- HS Code: 3906.90.00
- Synonyms: Styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion, Styrene acrylic resin emulsion
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
- Physical State: Milky white liquid emulsion
- Color & Odor: White; mild odor
- Solubility: Dispersible in water; insoluble in organic solvents
- pH: Typically 7.0–9.0 (neutral to mildly alkaline)
- Solid Content: 40–55% (varies by grade)
- Viscosity: Low to medium viscosity depending on formulation
- Density: Approx. 1.0–1.1 g/cm³
3. Safety & Hazard Attributes
- GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
- Toxicity: Low toxicity under normal handling conditions
- Exposure Limits: Follow standard occupational safety practices
4. Storage & Handling Attributes
- Storage Conditions: Store in sealed containers, protected from freezing and direct sunlight, ideally between 5–35 °C
- 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
5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
- Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Complies with REACH, TSCA, and OSHA HCS regulations
- Suitable for use in low-VOC and environmentally friendly formulations
- Meets standards for VOC content in paints and coatings
6. Environmental & Health Impact
- Biodegradability: Partially biodegradable under aerobic conditions
- Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity to aquatic organisms
- Bioaccumulation: Not significant
- Environmental Notes: Proper wastewater treatment recommended to prevent polymer residues in effluent
Safety Handling Precautions
- PPE Required: Gloves and eye protection recommended
- Handling Guidelines: Use adequate ventilation; avoid skin and eye contact
- Storage Measures: Keep containers tightly closed, protected from freezing and contamination
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; seek medical advice if necessary
Firefighting Measures
- Fire Hazards: Non-flammable in emulsion form; dried polymer is combustible
- Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO₂
- Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other organic combustion products
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