Elvacite® 2697 Acrylic Resin Elvacite® 2697 is a low molecular weight methyl methacrylate/n-butyl methacrylate copolymer. Elvacite® 2697 is useful in clear, translucent or pigmented metal lacquers. It is a fast dissolving, low viscosity resin for coatings, adhesives, and inks. Elvacite® 2697 is non-reactive for use in reactive systems.
Performance Features and Key Benefits
Superior Transparency High Gloss Excellent Hardness Resistance to UV discoloration Eco-Friendly: low hazard
Recommended Applications
Clear, translucent or pigmented metal coatings Traffic marking paints Heat seal lacquers Concrete sealers Marine coatings Adhesives Inks
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Typical Properties & Manufacturers Release Specifications Typical Propertiesa of Elvacite® 2697 Appearance
Solid bead
Specific Gravity, 25° C
1.13
Glass Transition Temp, onset
50°C
Molecular Weight (Mw)
60,000
Acid Number
3.5
Particle Size (Microtrac® D50
170-265 microns
Tukon Hardness, Knoop No.
8
Tensile Strength, psi
2,300
Elongation at breadk (23° C, 50% RH)
2%
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® 2697 Manufacturers Release Specificationsb Inherent Viscosityc
0.230 – 0.255
% Moisture (max)
0.50
% Methacrylic Acid
0.50 – 0.70
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 Table I depicts the solubility of Elvacite® 2697at 20% solids in various solvents. (S=Soluble, C=Cloudy solution, I=Insoluble) Alcohols Methyl Alcohol Ethyl Alcohol n-propyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol Isoamyl alcohol Cyclohexanol Ethylene glycol Glycerol Amides Formamide Dimethyl formamide (DMF)
I I I I I I I I
I S
Chlorohydrocarbons Methylene Chloride S Ethylene dichloride Perchloroethylene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane S Esters Methyl Formate Ethyl acetate
S S
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Isopropyl acetate n-Butyl acetate n-Amyl acetate Butyl lactate Propylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate Methyl amyl acetate Ethers Diethyl Ether Diisopropyl ether Tetrahydrofuran (THF) “Cellosolve” Solvent Hydrocarbons Toluene Xylene n-Hexane Cyclohexane VM & P Naphtha Mineral Spirits Turpentine
S S S S
S S
S S S
S S I I I I I
Ketones Acetone Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Diisobutyl ketone Cyclohexanone Isophorone Diacetone Alcohol Methyl amyl ketone
S S S S S S S
Nitrile Acetonitrile
-
Nitroparaffins Nitromethane Nitroethane
S -
Vegetable Oils Castor oil Linseed oil (alkali-refined)
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Viscosity and Gloss Table II illustrates typical viscosities of Elvacite® 2697 by varying both solvent and resin concentration.
Table II: Elvacite® 2697 Viscosity (cP) Concentration (% Solids) 20%
30%
40%
Toluene
20
50
250
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
9
30
140
Isopropyl Acetate
13
60
750
Cellosolve Solvent
70
1000
>25000
Solvent
Table below illustrates gloss of Elvacite® 2697 by varying solvents in 30% solids.
Solvent
Gloss (60°)
Acetone Toluene Parachlorobenzotrifluoride
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Resin Compatibility Elvacite® 2697 is compatible with the following Elvacite® Resin Grades: 2013, 2014, 2028, 2042, and 2043. It is also compatible with the other types of resins, as illustrated in the following table:
Blending Resin
Description
Form of Blended Resin Tested
Supplier
Alkyd
Elvacite / Blending Resin* (by solids weight) 75/25 50/50 C H
25/75 H
Aroplaz 1271
Long linseed drying oil
30% in MEK
Spencer Kellogg
Aroplaz 1351
Long castor nondrying oil Safflower drying oil, acrylate mod. Nondrying oil, sebacic Short coconut nondrying oil
30% in MEK
C
C
C
C
C
C
30% in MEK
Spencer Kellogg Freeman Chemical Rohm & Haas Co.
I
I
I
60% in Xylene
Cargill, Inc.
---
H
H
Cellulose acetate 39-5-5B
30% in Acetone or MEK
Hercules Inc.
I
I
I
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, ½ - sec.
30% in MEK
Eastman Chemical
C
C
C
Ethyl Cellulose N-7
30% in MEK
Hercules Inc.
I
I
I
MEK/alcohol soln.
Hercules Inc.
C
C
C
Epon 828
100% Resin
Shell Chemical Co.
C
---
C
Epon 1001 Elastomers
30% in MEK
Shell Chemical Co.
C
C
C
30% in Toluene
Exxon Chemical
I
I
--
15% in Toluene
Dupont Polymers
I
I
---
15% in Toluene
Dupont Polymers
I
I
---
Pentaerythritol ester Pentaerythritol ester
30% in MEK 30% in MEK 30% in MEK
Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc.
-H H
H H H
H H H
Copolymer Copolymer
30% in MEK 30% in MEK
Union Carbide Union Carbide
C C
C C
C C
Chempol 13-1410 Paraplex RG-2 Plaskon 3105
50% in Xylene
Cellulosic
Nitrocellulose “RS”, ½-sec Isopropyl Epoxy
EMD-504 Hypalon 30 Neoprene AC-Soft
Polyisobutylene Clorosulfonated polyethylene Polychloroprene
Rosin Derivatives Ester Gum 8L Pentalyn 255 Pentalyn 830 Vinyl Chloride Resins Bakelite VAGH Bakelite VMCH
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Bakelite VYHH Bakelite VYNS Exon 450 Exon 9290 Geon 103 EP Other Types
Copolymer Copolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Homopolymer
Arochem 650
Union Carbide Union Carbide Firestone Plastics Firestone Plastics B.F. Goodrich
C C C C C
C C C C C
C C -C C
Maleic-modified hard resin 30% in MEK
Spencer Kellogg
C
C
C
Aroset 4110 Dammar DC-840 Parlon S 10 Piccoumaron
Acrylic resin Varnish resin Silicone resin Chlorinated rubber Coumarone-indene resin
Spencer Kellogg
C I C C C
C I C C C
C H C C C
Santolite MHP Shellac
Sulfonamide-formaldehyde 30% in MEK 30% in Methanol Permanently fusible 30% in MEK phenolic
C H
C I
C I
Reichold Chemicals
C
C
C
Rohm & Haas Co.
C
H
I
Super-Bechacite 2000 Uformite MX-61
30% in MEK 15% in MEK 15% in MEK 15% in THF 15% in THF
Triazine-formaldehyde resin
30% in MEK 30% in Toluene 60% in Toluene 30% in MEK 30% in MEK
30% in MEK
Dow Corning Corp. Hercules Inc. Hercules Inc. Monsanto Co.
* 2697 was not tested, but is expected to be similar to 2013.
(S=Soluble, C=Cloudy solution, H=Hazy solution, I=Insoluble)
Plasticizer Compatibility Elvacite® 2697 is compatible at a 50/50 resin/plasticizer ratio with the following plasticizers: Santicizer 8 (N-ethyl toluene sulfonamides) Santicizer 97 (dialkyl adipate) Santicizer 160 (butyl benzyl phthalate) Tricresyl phosphate Heroflex 600 (pentaerythritol ester)
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Typical Formulation The following formulation is given as a starting point only. The final formulation will be determined by the coating properties desired.
High Gloss Metal Top Coat (#D2-10) Ingredients Elvacite® 2697 Xylene Solvent 100
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Blend
Disperbyk Advitrol 240 Tioxide TR92 Butyl Benzyl Phthalate Xylene Solvent 100
% by Wt 29.18 35.01 8.75 0.21 0.50 17.49 1.27 6.06 1.52 100.00
Closed cup flash point = 24° C
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COMPLIANCE WITH FDA REGULATIONS Lucite International confirms that Elvacite® 2697 complies with the compositional requirements of the following United States of America’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. 1. FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for adhesives used as components of articles intended for use in the packaging, transporting, or holding food. 2. FDA 21 CFR 175.300 in resinous and polymeric coatings used as the food contact surface of articles intended for use in producing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food. The coating in its finished form in which it is to contact food is subject to a restriction on its chloroform soluble extractives. Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out in the final article. 3. FDA 21 CFR 175.320 in resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films, provided it is intended for repeated food contact use as specified in FDA 21 CFR 175.300(a). The coating in its finished form in which it is to contact food is subject to a restriction on its chloroform soluble extractives. Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out in the final article. 4. FDA CFR 176.170 as a component of the uncoated or coated food contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting or holding aqueous and fatty foods. 5. FDA 21 CFR 176.180 as a component of the uncoated or coated food contact surface of paper and paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding dry food. 6. FDA 21 CFR 177.1010 as semi-rigid and rigid acrylic plastics articles intended for use in contact with food. This product is limited to use only in plastic articles intended for repeated use in contact with food. The semi-rigid and rigid acrylic plastics in the finished form in which they are to contact food are subject to limitation on extractives. Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out on the final article. This statement of compliance is correct at the date of issue. As food contact regulations and product formulations are subject to change, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that they are in possession of a current statement of compliance. Information contained in this publication (and otherwise supplied to users) is based on our general experience and is given in good faith, but we are unable to guarantee its accuracy or to accept responsibility in respect of factors outside our knowledge or control. Date of Issue: February 2009
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