POLYVEST® EP MAT is a liquid, methacrylate-terminated polybutadiene with a high content of double bonds having the following composition:
- 1,2-vinyl double bonds approx. 22 %
- 1,4-cis double bonds approx. 20 %
- 1,4-trans double bonds approx. 58 %
Typical Applications
In this form POLYVEST® EP MAT is used in the following areas of application:
- adhesive and sealant compositions
- coatings
- electrical insulation and potting compounds
- polymer printing plates
- insulated glass sealants
Benefits at a glance
Due to its unsaturated polymer backbone and the terminal methacrylate functionalities, the apolar and hydrophobic hydrocarbon resin POLYVEST® EP MAT is a highly reactive binder and it provides versatile opportunities for precise chemical modifications and reactions. POLYVEST® EP MAT exhibits the following features:
- high chemical resistance towards acids and bases
- high water resistance
- high electrical insulation properties
- high cold resistance by keeping good flexibility at low temperatures
- good solubility in aliphatics, aromatics and ethers
- low moisture and gas permeability
- good adhesion to various substrates
Product Details & Documents
Further Information
Storage:
POLYVEST® EP MAT is stable with exclusion from air, light and moisture at storage temperatures below 25°C for at least 2 years.
Packaging:
steel drums (content 180kg)
Shelf life:
2 years