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MAA

Methacrylic acid

MAA is a colorless and transparent liquid that is a widely-used material in our daily lives, including in NB Latex, paint, cement superplasticizer, fiber paste and adhesives.

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01MAA Manufacturing Process

Naphtha Cracking
Center
Mixed C4 Raffinate-1 Butadiene Extraction MTBE
Synthesis
MTBE Cracking Isobutylene Oxidation Isobutylene MAAMethacrylic acid

02 Product Information

Product Information

Product Name

MAA

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Specification

Specification

Item

Unit

Specification
/Properties

Purity

wt%

99.5 (Min.)

Color (APHA)

-

20 (Max.)

Water

ppm

500 (Max.)

Inhibitor
(MEHQ)

ppm

200 ± 20

※ MEHQ : hydroquinone monomethyl ether
※ The polymerization inhibitor may vary in concentration, according to the customer's request.

Property

Property

Item

Unit

Specification
/Properties

Molecular Weight

g/mol

86.09

Chemical Formular

-

CH₂=C(CH₃)
COOH

Boiling Point

161

Freezing Point

15

Heat of polymerization

kcal/kg

184

Solubility (water)

g/L

98

Flash Point
(Closed cup)

67

Flash Point (Open cup)

77

Ignition Point

400

Limits of Flammability

vol %

1.6~8.7

Visocisity

cP

1.25 at 25℃

※ The above figures are representative values measured according to the test standards, and may differ from the actual specifications when the products are shipped

03advantage

advantage
Hardness Clarity Color compatibility Toughness Weatherability Internal plasticization Flexibility

04Applications

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    Paint

  • Cement superplasticizer image

    Cement superplasticizer

  • Fiber paste image

    Fiber paste

  • Adhesive image

    Adhesive

  • Vinyl Ester image

    Vinyl Ester

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    NB-Latex

05Handling Methods and Precautions

  • When Handling

    Wear proper protective device when handling the materials.

    Use in a well ventilated place.

    Use explosion-proof equipment and prevent static electricity from occurring.

    Install a local exhaust system in the handling area.

  • Storage Instructions

    The storage temperature of the product is 18~40°C
    (recommended temperature: 20~25°C).

    If the recommended temperature is maintained and the storage conditions are satisfied,
    it can be stored for up to 9 months.

    The product should be stored in a manner so as to maintain 5-21% dissolved oxygen,
    and additional dissolved oxygen should be supplied if the storage period is extended.
    (The drum stopper should be opened for a certain amount of time.)

    A first-in first-out practice should be carried out.

    Do not expose to direct sunlight. (The drum should be made of a UV-blocking material.)

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