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Poly(methyl methacrylate)

average Mw ~350,000 by GPC

Synonym(s):

PMMA, Poly(methacrylic acid methyl ester)

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Linear Formula:
[CH2C(CH3)(CO2CH3)]n
CAS Number:
9011-14-7
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24868198
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00134349
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powder

autoignition temp.

580 °F

mol wt

average Mw ~350,000 by GPC

reduced viscosity

150-160 cm3/g(20 °C)(lit.)

acid number

<1 mg KOH/g

transition temp

Tg (DSC) 105 °C (midpoint)

solubility

alcohols and aliphatic hydrocarbons: insoluble, esters, ketones, aromatics and glycol ethers: soluble

density

1.17 g/mL at 25 °C

InChI

1S/C5H9O2/c1-4(2)5(6)7-3/h1-3H3

InChI key

PMAMJWJDBDSDHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

The thermal degradation behaviour of PMMA ( avg Mol. wt. ~350,000 g mol-1)was investigated in inert atmosphere, four weight loss steps were observed.

Application

PMMA (avg. Mol wt. ~350,000 g mol-1) containing Fe2O3 and TiO2 fillers have possible uses as flame retardants.
Pigment-wetting binder for coatings.

Features and Benefits

Contributes hardness, weather resistance, light fastness and resistance to chemicals.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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MKCN8428
MKCM7425
MKCL3247
MKCK7827
MKCK0753

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Influence of TiO2 and Fe2O3 fillers on the thermal properties of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA).
Laachachi A.,et al.
Material Matters, 59(1), 36-39 (2005)
Thermal degradation of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA): modelling of DTG and TG curves.
Ferriol M., et al.
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 79(2), 271-281 (2003)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
445746-25G04061832284040
445746-1KG04061826741368
445746-500G04061832284064