Elvacite® 2021c Acrylic Resin Elvacite® 2021c is a high molecular weight methyl methacrylate polymer. It is used in barrier coatings for vinyl. Its high molecular weight provides excellent abrasion resistance. Elvacite® 2021c is non-reactive and provides excellent viscosity control in reactive systems.
Performance Features and Key Benefits
Vinyl Topcoats to provide excellent abrasion resistance. Lacquer coatings Viscosity control in reactive systems
Typical Properties & Manufacturers Release Specifications Typical Propertiesa of Elvacite® 2021c Appearance
Solid bead
Specific Gravity, 25° C
1.20
Glass Transition Temp, onset
100°C
Molecular Weight (Mw)
119,000
a) Typical physical properties listed are approximate values and should not be considered manufacturers release specifications. Manufacturers release specifications are subject to change without notice, please contact your Lucite International Representative for the latest product specification details.
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Elvacite® 2021c Manufacturers Release Specificationsb Inherent Viscosityc
0.469 – 0.527
% Moisture (max)
0.5
b) c)
Manufacturers release specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Lucite International, Inc. for the latest information. Inherent viscosity of a solution containing 0.25 g polymer in 50 ml of methylene chloride measured at 20°C using a No. 50 Cannon-Fenske viscometer.
Preparing Solutions Elvacite® resins dissolve at room temperature but require constant agitation to prevent solvent-swollen granules of polymer from forming agglomerates and sticking to the walls of the vessel. Important: The polymer beads should be sifted directly into the vortex of the stirred solvent to speed wetting-out and dispersion. Continuous lowshear agitation for periods of 1-12 hours, depending on the grade and concentration of resin, is recommended. After the solution appears clear in the tank, a sample should be spread out on a Leneta card or glass. After the solvent evaporates and a film forms on the card or glass, there should not be any resin seeds. If there are any seeds, the tank should be agitated further to fully dissolve the resin. Tank agitation should not be stopped (except for sampling) until the film test indicates there are no resin seeds. Any cloudiness or residue may indicate that some polymer remains undissolved. The presence of water in the system can also cause cloudiness. Solution time can be reduced by heating; most common solvents can be heated to approximately 49°C (120°F) without the need for reflux equipment. High-shear agitation also cuts dissolving time, but requires care to avoid overheating and excessive solvent loss.
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Solvent Solubility Solubility of Elvacite® 2021c at 20% solids (S = Soluble, C = Cloudy solution, I = Insoluble) Alcohols Methyl Alcohol Ethyl Alcohol n-propyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol Isoamyl alcohol Cyclohexanol Ethylene glycol Glycerol
I I I I I I I I
Amides Formamide Dimethyl formamide (DMF)
I S
Chlorohydrocarbons Methylene Chloride Ethylene dichloride Perchloroethylene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
S S I I
Esters Methyl Formate Ethyl acetate Isopropyl acetate n-Butyl acetate n-Amyl acetate Butyl lactate Propylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate Methyl amyl acetate
S S S C C S S I
Ethers Diethyl Ether Diisopropyl ether Tetrahydrofuran (THF) “Cellosolve” Solvent
I I S S
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Hydrocarbons Toluene Xylene n-Hexane Cyclohexane VM & P Naphtha Mineral Spirits Turpentine
S I I I I I I
Ketones Acetone Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Diisobutyl ketone Cyclohexanone Isophorone Diacetone Alcohol Methyl amyl ketone
S S I I I I C I
Nitrile Acetonitrile
S
Nitroparaffins Nitromethane Nitroethane
S S
Vegetable Oils Castor oil Linseed oil (alkali-refined)
I I
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The solvent formulation map below can be used to predict, with reasonable aassurance, the solubility of Elvacite® 2021c in specific solvents not listed above or blends.
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Viscosity Elvacite® 2021c is a high molecular weight methyl methacrylate polymer. The following table illustrates typical viscosities of Elvacite® 2021c by varying both solvent and resin concentration.
Solubility of Elvacite® 2021c in Solution Solvent
Approximate Solution Viscosity (cP) 20% Solids by wt 30% Solids by wt 40% Solids by wt
Toluene
90
450
25,000+
Methyl Ethyl 90 Ketone Isopropyl Acetate 500
800
25,000+
15,000
25,000+
“Cellosolve” Solvent
22,000
25,000+
2,000
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Resin Compatibility Elvacite® 2021c is compatible with the following Elvacite® Resin Grades: 2009, 2010, 2021c, and 2013. It is also compatible with the other types of resins, as illustrated in the following table: Blending Resin Alkyd Aroplaz 1271 Aroplaz 1351 Chempol 13-1410 Paraplex RG-2 Plaskon 3105 Cellulosic Cellulose acetate 39-5-5B
Form of Blended Resin Tested
Description
Long linseed drying oil Long castor nondrying oil Safflower drying oil, acrylate mod. Nondrying oil, sebacic Short coconut nondrying oil
Elvacite / Blending Resin (by solids weight) 75/25 50/50 25/75 --I I --C H --I I I I I --H H
30% in MEK 30% in MEK 50% in Xylene 30% in MEK 60% in Xylene
Spencer Kellogg Spencer Kellogg Freeman Chemical Rohm & Haas Co. Cargill, Inc.
30% in Acetone or MEK 30% in MEK 30% in MEK MEK/alcohol soln.
Hercules Inc. Eastman Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc.
I I I C
I I I C
I I I C
100% Resin 30% in MEK
Shell Chemical Co. Shell Chemical Co.
C C
--C
C C
Polyisobutylene Chlorosulfonated polyethylene Polychloroprene
30% in Toluene 15% in Toluene 15% in Toluene
Exxon Chemical Co. Dupont Polymers Dupont Polymers
I I I
I I I
I I I
Pentaerythritol ester Pentaerythritol ester
30% in MEK 30% in MEK 30% in MEK
Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc.
H -----
I H H
I H H
Copolymer Copolymer Copolymer Copolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Homopolymer
30% in MEK 30% in MEK 30% in MEK 15% in MEK 15% in MEK 15% in THF 15% in THF
Union Carbide Corp. Union Carbide Corp. Union Carbide Corp. Union Carbide Corp. Firestone Plastics Co. Firestone Plastics Co. B.F. Goodrich Chemical
C C C C C C C
C C C C C C C
C C C C C C C
----H C I C C H C I
C H I C I I C I C I
C H H C I I C I C I
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, ½ - sec.
Ethyl Cellulose N-7 Nitrocellulose “RS”, ½-sec Isopropyl
Epoxy Epon 828 Epon 1001 Elastomers EMD-504 Hypalon 30 Neoprene AC-Soft Rosin Derivatives Ester Gum 8L Pentalyn 255 Pentalyn 830 Vinyl Chloride Resins Bakelite VAGH Bakelite VMCH Bakelite VYHH Bakelite VYNS Exon 450 Exon 9290 Geon 103 EP Other Types Arochem 650 Aroset 4110 Dammar DC-840 Parlon S 10 Piccoumaron Santolite MHP Shellac Super-Bechacite 2000 Uformite MX-61
Supplier
Maleic-modified hard resin Acrylic resin
30% in MEK Spencer Kellogg 30% in MEK Spencer Kellogg 30% in Toluene Silicone resin 60% in Toluene Dow Corning Corp. Chlorinated rubber 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. Coumarone-indene resin 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. Sulfonamide-formaldehyde 30% in MEK Monsanto Co. 30% in Methanol Permanently fusible phenolic 30% in MEK Reichold Chemicals Triazine-formaldehyde resin 30% in MEK Rohm & Haas Co. (S = Soluble, C = Clear solution, H = Hazy solution, I = Insoluble)
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Plasticizer Compatibility Elvacite® 2021c is compatible at a 50/50 resin/plasticizer ratio with the following plasticizers: Dibutyl phthalate Di-(2-ethylhexyl) azelate Santicizer 8 (N-ethyl toluene sulfonamides) Santicizer 97 (dialkyl adipate) Santicizer 160 (butyl benzyl phthalate)
Santicizer 261 (isooctyl benzyl phthalate) Santicizer 278 (benzyl phthalate) Santicizer B-16 (butyl phthalyl butyl glycolate) Tricresyl phosphate.
It is compatible at a 90/10 resin/plasticizer ratio, but incompatible at 50/50 with: Abalyn (methyl abietate) Dibutyl sebacate
Hercoflex 600 (pentaerythritol ester) Hercoflex 707 (polyol ester)
It is incompatible with Resoflex R-296 (alkyd) at a 90/10 resin/plasticizer ratio.
Typical Formulation The following formulation is given as starting points only. The final formulation will be determined by the coating properties desired. Typical Vinyl Topcoating Lacquer Ingredient Elvacite® 2021c Methyl Ethyl Ketone “Bakelite” QYNV vinyl chloride dispersion resin Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Non-volatiles (solids), % by weight Non-volatiles (solids), % by volume
% by Wt. 2.96 12.99 6.99 63.06 100.00 10.0 6.7
Preparation – Dissolve Elvacite® 2021c in MEK, dissolve vinyl resin in THF, and combine.
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