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BASF TBMA Tert-Butyl Methacrylate

BASF TBMA Tert-Butyl Methacrylate is a high-purity reactive monomer from BASF’s Acrylics portfolio. It offers excellent hydrolytic stability and low volatility, enabling robust acrylic polymer synthesis for coatings, adhesives, and specialty resins. Its tert-butyl ester group imparts superior weather resistance and reduced odor versus standard methacrylates. Widely used in UV-curable systems and high-performance binders.
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Features Of BASF TBMA Tert-Butyl Methacrylate

  1. High-purity monomer with low residual inhibitor content for optimal polymerization control.

  2. Excellent hydrolytic stability due to the sterically hindered tert-butyl ester group.

  3. Low volatility and favorable handling characteristics compared to methyl or ethyl methacrylates.

  4. Enables synthesis of acrylic polymers with enhanced thermal resistance and UV stability.

  5. Compatible with free-radical, anionic, and RAFT polymerization processes.

Typical Applications Of BASF TBMA Tert-Butyl Methacrylate

  1. High-performance automotive clearcoats and industrial maintenance coatings.

  2. UV-curable inks and overprint varnishes requiring low shrinkage and high gloss.

  3. Functional acrylic resins for adhesives with improved heat resistance and aging performance.

  4. Photolithographic resists and electronic encapsulation materials.

  5. Specialty pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for demanding labeling and medical applications.

Specifications Of BASF TBMA Tert-Butyl Methacrylate

Chemical TypeReactive acrylic monomer (tert-butyl ester of methacrylic acid)
Product FormLiquid at room temperature
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, inks, adhesives, photoresists, specialty polymers
Key FeaturesThermal stability, low volatility, hydrolysis resistance, polymerizability
BenefitsImproved film hardness, reduced VOC potential, enhanced weatherability
Storage ConditionsUnder nitrogen, protected from light and moisture, 5–25 °C
StabilizerContains MEHQ (monomethyl ether hydroquinone) as polymerization inhibitor


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