Elvacite® Methacrylate Resins

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Tennants distribute the Elvacite® resins range on behalf of our Principal, Mitsubishi.

Elvacite® Grade	Resins Category	Tg (°C)	Mw ('000)	Viscosity (cps)	Acid #	OH #	Comments
2044	Adhesion	20	200	630	0		Useful in adhesives for smooth plastic films, aluminium, and in silkscreen inks. Will plasticise and improve adhesion of harder butyl grades (Elvacite® 2045 and 2046) and nitrocellulose. Improves outdoor durability of vinyl chloride resins in pigmented lacquers.
2046	Adhesion	33	200	830	0		Medium-hardness butyl grade. Soluble in mineral spirits, VM & P naphtha, and some alcohols. Useful in aluminium finishes, ceramic coating, and aerosol snow.
4036	Adhesion	50	55	345	3.7		Improved adhesion to difficult plastic substrates when dissolved in aromatic solvents.
4345	Adhesion	20	210	630	0		Free flowing low Tg resin for use in many applications. Useful in adhesives for smooth plastic films and aluminium, and in silkscreen inks. Improves outdoor durability of vinyl chloride resins in pigmented lacquers.
4349	Adhesion	48	60	680	3.4		Excellent for adhesion to various metallic substrates.
2028	Weak Solvent	47	60	745	11		Unique in its broad solubility and compatibility. Designed for flexographic inks, general purpose lacquers and metal coatings.
2042	Weak Solvent	65	270	13,400	0		Tough, alcohol-tolerant, broadly compatible grade for use in abrasion-resistant coatings such as high-gloss clear lacquers or decals and outdoor signs.
2042A	Weak Solvent	65	270	13,400	0		Tough, alcohol tolerant, for use in abrasion resistant coatings.
2043	Weak Solvent	66	40	510	7.8		Low-viscosity resin with alcohol solubility for flexographic inks. Most compatible grade. Has excellent pigment wetting ability and broad solubility for use in lacquers for solvent-sensitive substrates.
2045	Weak Solvent	48	260	1,920	0		Hardest of the weak-solvent-soluble butyl grades. Useful in topcoats for vacuum metallized plastics and in lacquers for other solvent-sensitive substrates. Clean burn-out for ceramic inks.
4067	Weak Solvent	48	55	165	0		Compatible with short, medium and long oil alkyds.
2008C	Hard	105	30	1,400	8.6		Low molecular weight grade. Used in lacquers and gravure inks requiring low viscosity at high solids. Highest tack temperature. Good pigment dispersion.
2009	Hard	81	75	2,450	2.1		A more soluble, softer version of Elvacite® 2010. Shows unusual chip resistance for a hard polymer.
2010	Hard	97	75	5,750	0		General-purpose grade for lacquer coatings such as barrier top-coatings for vinyl fabric. High tensile strength and hardness.
2041	Hard	105	300	>14,800	0		A very high molecular weight grade. Used in barrier top-coating of vinyl fabric for dielectric heat sealable, maximum abrasion, block and slip resistance.
2051	Hard	105	320	>14,800	0		Nonreactive. Excellent abrasion resistance, block and slip resistance.
2552C	Hard	76	65	1,630	0		Designed for metal finishes where high depth of gloss is important. Resists cracking and glazing in multiple-coat systems. Useful for high-gloss coatings on plastic substrates. Excellent resistance to UV.
4028	Hard	89	95	400	0		General purpose grade for solvent based inks and coatings.
2669	Functional	67	35	insoluble	134		Water reducible for use in coatings and inks. Allows for very low VOC formulations.
2820	Functional	75	40	950	5.2	9.5	Main binder or can be blended with many other resins to make hybrid systems. Mainly for adhesives and coatings.
4014	Functional	49	59	310	1.3	1.5	OH Functional resin for use in making environmentally sound thermosetting coating systems.
4254	Functional	51	12	200	15.9	72	OH Functional, low Mw resin for use in making environmentally sound thermosetting coating systems.
4344	Functional	75	25	275	5	8	Higher toughness, lower viscosity, OH resin.
4402	Functional	75	25	315	5	9	OH Functional, low Mw resin for coatings and adhesives. Good balance of hardness and flexibility.
4412	Functional	92	50	370	0	160	High OH resin with medium Mw for strength and formulation balance.
2927	Ultra Low MW	50	23	100	6.9		High solids coatings and inks. Patented technology allows for higher solids while maintaining low viscosity.
4333	Ultra Low MW	129	7	10	2.5		Nestle/Swiss compliant grade with high compatibility to various resins, excellent pigment wetting properties.
2013	Performance	76	30	300	3.9		Fast-dissolving, low-viscosity grade with quick solvent release. Useful in industrial lacquers, aerosols, inks and coatings for plastics.
2014	Performance	38	130	5,060	12		Soft and flexible copolymer resin. Good pigment wetting. Useful for clear, translucent or pigmented metal lacquers, e.g. for aircraft.
2016	Performance	50	55	345	3.7		Fast-dissolving, low-viscosity general-purpose resin for lacquer and toner use.
2021C	Performance	97	105	13,400	0.8		Nonreactive for use in reactive systems. Improves toughness and rheology.
2550	Performance	32	115	3,150	15.6		Soft, flexible grade with excellent adhesion to metal substrates. Useful in staple cement applications because of flexibility.
2614	Performance	80	45	1,630	14.3		Low-odour, fast-dissolving grade with quick solvent release. Useful in industrial lacquers, inks and coatings for plastics.
2697	Performance	50	55	345	3.7		Nonreactive version of Elvacite® 2016 for use in reactive systems.
2971C	Performance	49	105	955	3.9		High Mw, non-reactive resin for use in reactive systems
4042M	Performance	79	140	310	1.3		Used in inks and coatings which need excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. Additive for sheet moulding compounds as a low profile additive.
4044	Performance	35	85	350	0		Genera purpose grade with FDA compliance for heat seal lacquers.
4111	Performance	50	30	165	4.6		High solids, low VOC general purpose resin.

Applications of Elvacite resins:

Application	Requirements	Start (Elvacite®)	Alternatives (Elvacite®)	Alternative Reason
Adhesive
Adhesive	Softness	2044	2550	Harder films
Construction Bolt Cement	Solubility in MMS, storage stability, adhesion, mechanical performance	2008C	2021C	Tougher
PVC Pipe Cement	Softness, vinyl compatibility, adhesion, bond strength	2008C	2013	Flexibility
Staple Cement	Adhesion, flexibility	2550	2044	Flexibility

Aerosol
Aerosol Lacquer	Sprayable	2013	2010	Harder films
Silly String	Stringing on spraying, flexibility, high molecular weight	2045

Graphic Arts
Flexographic Inks	Solubility, compatibility	2028	2043	Harder films
Rotogravure Inks	Adhesion, hardness	2013	2008C	Harder films
Screen Inks	Solubility, non-plugging	2045	2013	Harder films
Roll Leaf (for hot stamping)	Adhesion, flexibility	2013	2008C	Clean break
Toners	Solubility	2016	2045	Flexibility
Binder	Electrical properties	2045	2014	Flexibility

Masonry
	Adhesion, moisture resistance	2013	2010	Harder films
	Adhesion, moisture resistance		2016	Flexibility
Road Marking Paints	Salt spray resistance, brightness to allow chalking, adhesion, low cost	2016	2008C	Alkyds to replace
Road Marking Paints	Salt spray resistance, brightness to allow chalking, adhesion, low cost		2009	Chlorinated rubber

Metal Coatings
Steel	Hardness, adhesion (to primer)	2013	2008C	Harder, pigment dispersion
Steel	Hardness, adhesion (to primer)		2552C	Gloss, abrasion resistance
Marine and Container	Flexibility, toughness, adhesion, low cost, low viscosity	2016	2008C	Harder, pigment dispersion
Aluminium, Brass, Bronze, Copper	Adhesion, toughness, hardness, tarnish resistance	4349	2028	Abrasion resistance
Aluminium	Adhesion, toughness		2044	Flexibility

Plastics
Barrier	Solvent barrier	2013	2008C	Harder films
Decorations	Flexibility, toughness	2016	2009	Harder films
Heat Seal Lacquers	Adhesion, vinyl compatibility, FDA compliance, strength	2550

Reactive Coatings
UV (as non-reactive)	No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility	2008C
UV (as non-reactive)	No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility	2021C
UV (as non-reactive)	No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility	2028
UV (as non-reactive)	No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility	2697

Vinyl Top Coating
Automotive, Upholstery	Hardness, toughness, plasticiser barrier	2021C	2008C
Automotive, Upholstery	Hardness, toughness, plasticiser barrier	2041		Thinner, tougher films

Others
Art	Adhesion, flexibility	2044	2045	Harder films
Decals	Toughness, Brittleness	2042	2045	Flexibility, higher solids
Decoupage	Transparency, colour, solids	2014
Self-levelling Flooring		2697
Temporary Binders	Clean "burn out"	2045	2046	Greater flexibility
Wall Covering	Mar resistance, cleanability	2008C	2013	Flexibility
Water-reducible Coatings	Water-reducible, adhesion	2669

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Elvacite® Methacrylate Resins

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