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Sample report for adhesive category. Other reports may vary in format.
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| 15.33xEA - Structural Acrylics - European Adhesives
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Structural acrylics are reactive systems based on solutions of high molecular weight acrylic polymers dissolved or dispersed in blends of low molecular weight monomers or oligomers, including methyl methacrylate and various acrylate esters. They also include blends of high and low molecular weight monomers and polymers in a solvent such as trichloroethylene. The cure or polymerization is an in situ free radical process initiated by chemicals such as peroxide or an amine activator. Different acrylic polymers and monomers are combined to produce reactive two- component adhesive systems with desired end use properties, such as impact resistance, temperature resistance, cure rate, and specific adhesion. Other resins and polymers that are soluble in acrylate monomers are also used as modifiers. Commercial products are largely proprietary formulations that are developed and marketed by adhesive manufacturers.
Various adhesive manufacturers feel that the current modified acrylics offer the best balanced package of structural adhesive characteristics combined with the most adaptable cure and application features of any structural adhesive technology available. Great strides have been made to improve the modified acrylic through cross-polymerization (e.g., acrylics and urethanes), resulting in improved product consistency and temperature resistance (up to 400°F from 250°F). The problem of stringing has been practically eliminated and the odor problem greatly reduced. Newer formulations are being developed which form excellent bonds to a wide range of plastics that were not possible with the earlier product offerings. A number of leading suppliers are further hybridizing modified acrylics to improve product consistency, gap filling, temperature resistance, and surface compatibility. Today’s products offer high impact strength for mild shock loading and peel strength, as well as solvent resistant formulations that perform well in high temperatures and under severe conditions.
This resin classification market report on structural acrylics estimates 2003 demand with a historical perspective back to 1998 as well as forecasts through 2008 within the Europe / European Adhesives Industry. |
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Structural Acrylics Report - Europe / European Adhesives Industry - RAW MATERIAL Market
Market Information - Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
Regional Information - Forecasting Trends
Market Segmentation Information and Driving Forces
Formulative Technology Information – Forecasting Size and Growth Trends
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