acrylate
Coating chemistry base
Acrylate refers to a salt or ester of acrylic acid, or to the class of synthetic polymers derived from it.
These compounds form the basis of acrylic plastics, paints, adhesives, and textiles.
As an adjective, acrylate describes materials made from these polymers: acrylate adhesive, acrylate coating.
The term appears most often in industrial and chemical contexts.
Chain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- methacrylateEster forming clear plastics
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
macromolecule · thermoset · thermoplastic · elastomer · latex · resin · polyacrylic · molecular
Binding tie or connection
- glueBonding substance
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
superglue · adhesion · tacky · fixative · pressure-sensitive · laminating · structural · instant
Liquid that dries glossy
- protectiveServing to guard
- glossShine or annotation
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- finishBring to completion
waterproof · weatherproof · lacquer · topcoat · enamel · clearcoat · UV-resistant · durable
monomer
Chain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- methacrylateEster forming clear plastics
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
crosslinking · macromolecule · thermoset · thermoplastic · elastomer · latex · resin · polyacrylic · molecular · chain
bond
Binding tie or connection
epoxy · superglue · adhesion · tacky · fixative · pressure-sensitive · laminating · structural · instant · anaerobic
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
- protectiveServing to guard
- glossShine or annotation
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
finish · waterproof · weatherproof · lacquer · topcoat · enamel · clearcoat · UV-resistant · durable · film
plexiglass
Clear acrylic sheet material
- transparentAllowing light through
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- opticalOf vision or light
clarity · lenses · signage · displays · sheeting · cast · extruded · aquariums · skylights · barriers
- skin irritantsrash, itch, formaldehyde, fragrance, chafing
- acrylicsgesso, retarder, extender, student grade, soft gel
- monomersmonomer, ethylene, styrene, propylene, isoprene
- organic ionsacetate, formate, propionate, citrate, lactate
- polymerspolymer, elastomers, monomer, polyurethane foam, silicone rubber
- unsaturated bondsdouble bond, triple bond, pi bond, unsaturation, alkene
acrylatenatural resin
Plant-derived sticky exudate
biopolymer · natural rubber · latex · cellulose · shellac