Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Glycidyl Methacrylate GMA

Dow Chemical’s Epoxydyl™ GMA-100 is a reactive diluent and co-monomer featuring glycidyl methacrylate as its core functional monomer—offering epoxy and vinyl reactivity for UV-curable coatings, adhesives, and composite resins with enhanced crosslink density and adhesion.
  • glycidyl methacrylate gma_46f28cbe
  • glycidyl methacrylate gma_46f28cbe

Features Of Glycidyl Methacrylate GMA

  1. Reactive epoxy and vinyl functional groups enable dual-cure capability in copolymerization and crosslinking reactions.

  2. High purity (>98.0%) ensures consistent reactivity and minimizes side reactions during polymer synthesis.

  3. Low volatility and controlled reactivity support safe handling and stable storage under ambient conditions.

  4. Excellent compatibility with acrylic monomers, styrenics, and epoxy resins for tailored copolymer design.

  5. Enables covalent grafting of functional groups (e.g., carboxyl, amine) onto polymer backbones via epoxy ring-opening.

Typical Applications Of Glycidyl Methacrylate GMA

  1. Functional comonomer in impact-modified ABS and ASA thermoplastics for enhanced adhesion and toughness.

  2. Reactive diluent and epoxy-functionalizing agent in UV-curable coatings and inks.

  3. Key modifier in automotive clearcoats and industrial powder coatings to improve substrate bonding and chemical resistance.

  4. Building block for epoxy-acrylic hybrid emulsions used in high-performance architectural and protective coatings.

  5. Surface functionalization agent for polymer membranes, chromatography media, and bioconjugation supports.

Specifications Of Glycidyl Methacrylate GMA

Chemical TypeGlycidyl ester of methacrylic acid
Product FormLiquid monomer
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Primary ApplicationsFunctional comonomer, epoxy modifier, reactive diluent
Key FeaturesBifunctional (vinyl + epoxy), copolymerizable, hydrolytically stable
Storage ConditionsStore at 15–25°C under inert atmosphere; protect from moisture and light
Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture when stored properly
Hazard ClassificationFlammable liquid (Category 3), Skin Irritant (Category 2), Eye Damaging (Category 1)


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