Methacrylic Acid (MAA) is a functional monomer, an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. Methacrylic Acid (MAA) reacts as a vinyl compound and as a carboxylic acid. Methacrylic Acid (MAA) easily undergoes polymerization and addition reactions. The copolymers of Methacrylic Acid (MAA) can be prepared with acrylic and methacrylic esters, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, ethylene, and other monomers.

Product Type: Methacrylate Monomer

Features & Benefits:

• Adhesive ability
• Hydrophilic
• Water solubility
• Required rheological properties

Applications areas:

• Polymethacrylic Acid (PMAA) and Methacrylic Acid (MAA) copolymers are used in pulp and paper, paint and varnish, textile, medicine, in the petrochemical field and oil production as binders, film-forming agents, thickeners, adhesives, drilling reagents, dressing preparations, etc.
• Methacrylic Acid (MAA) copolymers are used in the manufacture of ion exchange resins and superabsorbents.
• Methacrylic Acid (MAA) is used to synthesize its esters and salts.

It is applied in the production of:

• Coatings
• Pulp & Paper
• Paint & Varnishes
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Leather & Textile
• Film-forming agents
• Thickeners
• Lubricants
• Materials used in medicine
• Plastics
• Oilfield
• Drilling agents
• Dressing preparations

Storage & Handling:

Methacrylic acid (MAA) is stored in the manufacturer’s packaging (in stainless steel, glass, aluminum or polyethylene containers) in a dry, cool, ventilated room at a sufficient distance from heat or ignition sources.
Guaranteed shelf life – 12 months. Joint storage with flammable and combustible substances, substances having oxidizing properties is not allowed. During transportation, the temperature of methacrylic acid should be maintained in the range of 15-25°C. Methacrylic acid, packed in barrels, is transported in covered wagons, cars that provide storage conditions along the route. At temperatures above 130°C, transportation of acrylic acid in barrels by open road transport is allowed, provided that the product is protected from exposure to sunlight and precipitation. The packaging of barrels with methacrylic acid is carried out on flat pallets. Means of fastening pallets – steel wire, steel or polymer tape, manufactured according to the normative-technical documentation, approved in the prescribed manner. Barrels should be filled to 0.9 volumes and sealed. Bulk methacrylic acid in railway tanks is transported in accordance with the rules for the transport of goods operating on this type of transport. Methacrylic acid (MAA) poured into tank containers, is transported by rail, road, and sea in accordance with the rules for the transport of goods operating on this type of transport.

SafetyMethacrylic acid (MAA) is a combustible substance. In case of fire emits irritating or toxic fumes (or gases). At temperatures above 77°C explosive mixtures of vapor with air may form. Hazard class 8. MPC 10 mg/m³. The flash point is 76.6-77.7°C. The explosive limits is 1.6-8.8% (vol.) in air.

NoteThe data presented here are based on current knowledge and experience. Given the many factors that can affect the processing and use of the product, these data do not free consumers from the need to conduct their own tests and samples. Also, these data do not imply a guarantee of any specific properties or suitability of the product for a particular application. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, ratios, weights, etc. presented here. subject to change without prior notice and do not constitute the contractual quality of the product. The end-user of the product is required to comply with all property rights and existing laws, as well as legal standards.

Key literature references and sources for date

• Guideline for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
• Regulated Chemicals info. produced by the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (Japan).
• EU European Chemicals Bureau (ECB): International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID).
• Joint Assessment of Commodity Chemicals, Methyl methacrylate No. 30, European Centre for Ecotoxicologyand Toxicology of Chemicals, Brussels (1995) (ECETOC).