Acrylate Emulsion Properties & Applications | E Plus Chemical

Acrylate emulsion exhibits a range of key properties that make it highly versatile for applications in coatings, adhesives, and other industries, including physical, chemical, and performance characteristics. Physically, it typically appears as a milky white liquid with a viscosity that can be adjusted (from low to high) based on formulation, enabling easy application via brushing, spraying, or rolling. Its particle size, usually between 50-500 nanometers, influences film formation—smaller particles promote smoother, more uniform films with better gloss and adhesion. Chemically, it is water-based, containing polymer particles dispersed in water with the help of emulsifiers, which contribute to its stability and compatibility with other water-based additives. The emulsion’s pH is generally neutral to slightly alkaline, ensuring compatibility with pigments, fillers, and other ingredients in coating and adhesive formulations. Performance properties include strong adhesion to diverse substrates such as metal, plastic, paper, and wood, making it suitable for bonding and coating applications. It offers excellent flexibility, allowing films to withstand expansion and contraction without cracking, and good water resistance, preventing degradation in moist environments. Weatherability is another key property, with resistance to UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for outdoor coatings. E Plus Chemical Co., Ltd. enhances these properties through advanced catalytic polymerization technology, using high-purity monomers like 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (99% purity) to ensure consistency. The company’s ability to customize formulations via OEM services allows for tailored properties, such as increased hardness for industrial coatings or enhanced tack for pressure-sensitive adhesives, ensuring the emulsion meets specific application needs.