Chemtree™ | Comb-Shaped Graft Polymer
Product Description
Chemtree™ is a graft polymer with an acrylic backbone, and is used as a functional coating material. By making the polymer comb-shaped while maintaining the weather resistance of acrylic, it is possible to achieve both adhesion to substrates and release from molds, which might be seen as incompatible.
The comb part acts as an anchor to the substrate, facilitating adhesion, whereas the backbone of the polymer trunk gives mold-releasing performance (water and oil repellency). Chemtree™'s functional comb-shaped backbone makes it ideal for use in coating materials for electronics and photocopiers.
Characteristics provided by Chemtree™
- Weather resistance
- Adhesion to substrates
- Mold release
- Water and oil repellency
- Printability
Features
- Orientation of main and side chains enables two performance types
- Excellent adhesion to plastic substrates, and metal substrates such as aluminum and steel
- Combination of adhesiveness and mold-releasing properties
- Good printing properties when coated
- Excellent compatibility with other acrylic materials
Molecular Structure of Chemtree™
Applications
- Functional coatings for electronic materials and photocopy equipment
- Improvement of inks and paints
Grade and Product Number
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| Product no. | Solvent composition | Viscosity (mPa·s at 25°C) | Non-volatile content (%) | External appearance | Tg (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMX-1 | MEK/Toluene | 50–250 | 34.5–36.5 | Pale yellow, slightly turbid liquid | 83–100 |
Physical Properties
Solvent Dilutability
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| Solvent type | Alcohols | Ketones | Esters | Hydrocarbons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | - | ++ | + | ++ |
Coating Film Properties
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| Film formation | Blocking resistance | Water resistance | Water contact angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| ++ | ++ | ++ | Approx. 80° |
Adhesion to Substrates
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| Substrates type | PET | PC | ABS | PP | PSt | Aluminum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesion | + | ++ | ++ | - | ++ | ++ |
Resin Miscibility
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| Resin type | Polyfunctional acrylate monomer | THERMOLAC™ M-45C |
|---|---|---|
| Miscibility | ◯ | ◯ |
- Test method: Mix 5g of Chemtree™ with 100g of varnish, and confirm visually.
- 〇: Transparent; △: Dull appearance; ×: Turbid
- Note: The data listed are for reference only and are not standard values.
In addition, there is no guarantee that the listed uses will not infringe on any patents.