-
Basic Knowledge of Waterborne Polyurethane Emulsion Synthesis
- 2026-03-12 17:02:25
- admin
01 Polyurethane The structure of polyurethane is formed by the reaction of polyisocyanates (e.g., diisocyanate OCN-R-NCO) and polyols (e.g., diol HO-R-OH), where urethane segments are repeating structural units. Polyurethane structures have structures similar to amide and ester groups; therefore, the chemical and physical properties of polyurethane are between those of polyamides and polyesters. S...
-
Specialty Paper Chemicals: An Introduction — Acrylic Resins -I
- 2026-03-17 17:58:56
- admin
Acrylic resins constitute a broad category of synthetic polymers produced through the copolymerization of acrylate monomers (such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, etc.) and methacrylate monomers (such as methyl methacrylate—commonly known as the monomer for organic glass or PMMA). I. Core Characteristics and Advantages Excellent Film-Forming Properties: Ca...
-
Water-based Acrylic Emulsions for Paper Varnishes
- 2026-03-25 18:23:32
- admin
Leveraging their exceptional surface modification capabilities, water-based acrylic emulsions enhance both the physical properties and printability of coatings applied to paper. When incorporated into a formulation and applied to the paper surface, they form a protective film that improves surface strength, water resistance, and smoothness, while simultaneously reducing ink penetration t...
-
What is a Water-based Acrylic Emulsion
- 2026-04-08 11:24:34
- admin
Water-based acrylic emulsion is a polymeric emulsion material that utilizes water as its dispersion medium. It is produced through an emulsion polymerization reaction involving vinyl monomers, primarily acrylic esters. Key Features: Environmental Friendliness: With water serving as the dispersion medium, it features extremely low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs); it is no...
-
How to Master Molecular Weight Control in Acrylic Resin Synthesis
- 2026-04-11 16:19:47
- admin
Acrylic resin synthesis is fundamentally a free-radical polymerization process, consisting of chain initiation, chain propagation, and chain termination, often accompanied by chain transfer throughout the reaction. For thermoplastic acrylic resins, controlling molecular weight and molecular weight distribution is critical. While increasing molecular weight improves the mechanical properties o...