Coatings & Paints

Main Applications: Dental Composites (crosslinker in dental resins and restorative materials to improve hardness and wear resistance), Adhesives & Coatings (provides strong adhesion and chemical/heat stability in industrial coatings and reactive adhesives) and 3D Printing Resins (used in UV-curable photopolymer formulations for high-precision printing)

Main Applications: Adhesives & Paints (as a functional monomer that improves latex paint gloss and adhesion, and enhances bonding in acrylic adhesives), Water Treatment (polycationic flocculants for wastewater and retention aids in papermaking due to its cationic amine functionality) and Sealants & Coatings (used as an adhesion promoter in emulsions and to improve chemical resistance of coatings). It is also a key ingredient in some hair styling polymers when quaternized, linking to personal care use.

Main Applications: Paints & Coatings (produces flexible, weather-resistant coatings), Adhesives & Sealants (especially pressure-sensitive adhesives and caulks, where it imparts low-Tg softness and tack), Textiles & Paper (finishes and coatings requiring flexibility) and Personal Care (superabsorbent polymers for hygiene products)

Main Applications: Flexible Coatings (used in industrial and protective coatings for flexibility, gloss retention, and weather resistance), Adhesives (PSAs) (monomer in pressure-sensitive adhesives and sealants, imparting elasticity and tack for tapes and labels) and Impact Modifiers (component in acrylic impact modifiers for PVC and other plastics, improving toughness)

Main Applications: Adhesives & Sealants (improves adhesion and toughness in specialty adhesives, including UV-curable adhesives), Coatings (high-performance and UV-curable coatings with improved corrosion resistance and flexibility), Hydrogels/Biomedical (forms water-absorbing polymer networks for wound dressings and drug delivery) and Personal Care Polymers (film-formers in cosmetics)

Main Applications: Hydrogels & Medical (primary monomer for soft contact lenses and hydrogels, providing water absorption and biocompatibility in ophthalmic devices), Light-Cure Coatings (used in UV-curable and high-gloss coatings for its crosslinkable OH groups, yielding durable finishes) and Dental/Adhesives (in dental bonding agents and other adhesives to enhance wetting and bond strength to surfaces). Also used in some nail gel polishes and coatings for its rapid curing and hardness.

Main Applications: Coatings (used in industrial coatings and UV-curable resins to enhance scratch and chemical resistance), Adhesives & Sealants (improves adhesion strength and water resistance in sealants and adhesives), Biomedical Hydrogels (for medical applications requiring water absorption and flexibility) and Personal Care (hydrophilic polymer in skincare formulations)

Main Applications: Industrial Coatings (ingredient in two-component and UV-curable coatings, adding flexibility and adhesion while retaining hardness), Adhesives (improves cohesion and moisture resistance in acrylic and polyurethane adhesives), and Personal Care Polymers (occasionally in hair sprays or cosmetic coatings for its film-forming properties)

Main Applications: Coatings and Adhesives (as a monomer for acrylic resins in paints, coatings, and pressure-sensitive  adhesives), Superabsorbent Polymers (e.g. in diapers and personal hygiene products), Water Treatment (as polyacrylic acid for flocculants) and Textiles (as a finish or fiber treatment).

Main Applications: Coatings & Paints (acts as a multifunctional crosslinker in durable automotive and industrial coatings, improving chemical resistance), Adhesives & Sealants (enhances flexibility and crosslink density in structural adhesives and sealants) and Plastics & Composites (used to form impact modifiers and crosslinked polymers in high-performance plastics and composites)

Main Applications: Food & Nutrition – used in the production of food preservatives (its salts like sodium benzoate inhibit microbial growth in acidic foods and beverages), Personal Care & Pharma – used as a preservative and antimicrobial in cosmetics, ointments, and pharmaceuticals (e.g. topical antifungal preparations), Alkyd Resins & Coatings – used in making alkyd resin paints and coatings (as a modifier that improves gloss and hardness of paint films). Also an intermediate in synthesis of dyes and other organic compounds.

Main Applications: Pigments for Coatings – a stable green pigment used in paints, industrial coatings, and artist’s pigments due to its inertness and weather resistance (e.g. camouflage coatings, roofing granules), Construction Materials – used to color cements, concrete, and ceramics (imparts a green coloration in tiles, glass, and building materials), Plastics – used to color plastics and rubber products where heat stability is required.

Main Applications: High-Performance Coatings (used in automotive and industrial coatings for rigidity, chemical resistance, and thermal stability), Adhesives & Sealants (improves hardness and substrate adhesion in high-temperature or electronic adhesives and sealants) and Specialty Plastics (component in impact-resistant plastics and optical polymers requiring clarity and heat resistance)

Main Applications: Latex Paints & Coatings (used in water-based paints for good adhesion and flexibility), Adhesives (component of acrylic latex adhesives), Textile & Paper Coatings (binders for textile finishes and paper), and Acrylic Fibers (comonomer in acrylic textile fibers to improve dyeability).

Main Applications: Cosmetics & Personal Care (primary monomer in artificial nail liquids and dental resins, chosen for fast curing and hardness in acrylic nails and dental prosthetics), Adhesives & Sealants (forms hard, fast-curing polymers in certain reactive adhesives and sealants), and Coatings & Plastics (used in specialty acrylic coatings and impact-resistant plastics where clarity and durability are required)

Main Applications: High-Performance Coatings (incorporated into automotive, aerospace, and industrial coatings for strong adhesion and chemical/thermal resistance, thanks to its epoxy functionality), Adhesives & Sealants (improves bond strength and durability in construction, automotive, and electronic adhesives/sealants), Plastics (as a comonomer in impact-resistant and compatibilized plastics or composites, e.g. GMA copolymers) and Medical Devices (used to form biocompatible, crosslinkable polymers in dental materials and drug delivery systems)

Main Applications: Adhesives & Sealants – Used as a soft monomer in pressure-sensitive adhesives, providing flexibility and tack, Coatings – Employed in acrylic emulsions for coatings where low glass transition temperature (Tg) and weather resistance are needed, Textiles & Plastics – Improves softness and durability in acrylic fiber and polymer blends, Plastisols – May be used in plastisol formulations for enhanced flexibility.

Main Applications: Acrylic Coatings (imparts UV resistance, hardness, and durability in automotive and architectural coatings), Adhesives & Sealants (improves flexibility and adhesion in pressure-sensitive and structural adhesive formulations) and Polymer Modifiers (used to enhance impact resistance and processability in methacrylate copolymers and optical plastics)

Main Applications: Adhesives & Sealants (used in acrylate adhesives and sealants, provides good adhesion and strength even in harsh conditions), Coatings (UV/EB-cured coatings and inks where it adds hardness, chemical resistance, and weatherability) and Plastics/Rubber Modifiers (used as a reactive diluent and crosslinker to improve flexibility in plastics and elastomers)

Main Applications: High-Tg Coatings and Inks (used in UV-curable coatings, printing inks, and varnishes to impart hardness, abrasion resistance, and low shrinkage), Adhesives (included in structural and optical adhesives for durability and adhesion under stress) and Plastics/Optical Resins (as a monomer in optical-grade polymers and plastic modifiers requiring clarity and weatherability)

Main Applications: Polyester Resins & Plastics – a key ingredient in unsaturated polyester resins (for fiberglass composites) and in modifying polymers (e.g. maleated polyolefins as coupling agents for composites), Coatings & Adhesives – used in alkyd and epoxy-resin formulations and as a curing agent or adhesion promoter in certain adhesives and sealants (improves bonding to polyolefins and crosslinking density), Construction Materials – used in making plasticizers, curing agents, and additives for construction products (and in paper sizing and water treatment chemicals). Overall, it’s central to coatings, adhesives, and polymer manufacturing for improved material performance.

Main Applications: High-Performance Coatings (incorporated into automotive, aerospace, and industrial coatings for strong adhesion and chemical/thermal resistance, thanks to its epoxy functionality), Adhesives & Sealants (improves bond strength and durability in construction, automotive, and electronic adhesives/sealants), Plastics (as a comonomer in impact-resistant and compatibilized plastics or composites, e.g. GMA copolymers) and Medical Devices (used to form biocompatible, crosslinkable polymers in dental materials and drug delivery systems)

Main Applications: Plastics (Acrylic Glass) – the primary monomer for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in clear plastics (plexiglass) for automotive, glazing, and display, Coatings & Road Markings (used in durable, UV-stable coatings such as road paints and industrial finishes), Adhesives & Sealants (formulates structural acrylic adhesives and sealants with strong bonds, used in construction and automotive assembly) and Medical Devices (used in bone cements, dental acrylics, and prosthetic fabrication)

Main Applications: Adhesives & Sealants (imparts flexibility and tack in pressure-sensitive adhesives), Paints & Coatings (used in architectural paints and coatings for durability and weatherability) and Textile Finishes (in polymer emulsions for soft, durable fabric finishes)

Main Applications: Specialty Coatings & Resins (a monomer for polymers used in paints, coatings, and varnishes that require flexibility and weatherability), Adhesives & Sealants (provides improved adhesion and impact resistance in acrylic adhesives and caulks) and Textile & Paper Finishes (used in finishes for textiles and paper to improve elasticity and durability

Main Applications: Lubricant Additives (as a component in pour-point depressants and oil additives, to improve low-temperature flow of oils), Slip Coatings & Release Coatings (provides lubricity and smoothness in industrial coating applications, e.g. release papers) and Plastics/Rubber (used to impart hydrophobicity and flexibility in polymers, such as in certain emulsifiers and plastic additives)

Main Applications: Coatings (high-solid and solventborne coatings where hardness and hydrophobicity are needed), Adhesives (improves bonding strength and rigidity in acrylic adhesives), Plastics (as a feedstock for specialty acrylic polymers), and Personal Care (in polymers for cosmetics due to its hydrophobic, UV-resistant properties).

Main Applications: Coatings & Inks – Used in UV-curable coatings, inks, and varnishes due to low volatility, good flexibility, and chemical resistance, Adhesives & Sealants – Acts as a reactive diluent and crosslinking agent in UV adhesives for improved hardness and curing speed, Electronics & 3D Printing – Applied in UV-curing resins for 3D printing or electronics encapsulation, Composites & Construction – Enhances mechanical performance and reduces shrinkage in polymer composites and flooring systems.