Monomers

Monomers play a critical role in viscosity reduction and fine-tuning of mechanical properties. Esstech’s selection of monomers allows for fine tuning of purity and inhibitor content to meet precise formulating needs.

Monofunctional Monomers

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Acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate (AAEMA) is a low viscosity, low Tg monofunctional methacrylate. The two ketone groups in its backbone can chelate various cations allowing for adhesion between methacrylate resins or plastics and metals.

X-968-7044

High purity hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)is a widely used monomer that is useful in a wide variety of applications including contact lenses, dental applications, and high performance coatings.

X-968-7048

Direct casting grade of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)offers a cost efficient grade for this versatile monomer.

X-968-7248

High purity grade of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) with additional stability.

X-796-0000

Hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA) is often considered to have less allergic reaction potential than other methacrylates. This product can be formulated in a variety of applications including anaerobic adhesives and coatings.

X-737-0000

Lauryl Acrylate is a low viscosity monofunctional monomer that can increase hydrophobicity of formulations. It benefits formulations by improving flexibility and chemical resistance.

X-844-7469

2-Methoxyethoxyethyl methacrylate (MEOEOEMA) is a monofunctional methacrylate with a variety of applications including coatings, pressure sensitive adhesives, and nail enhancements.

X-958-7446

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate (THFMA) inhibited with MEHQ. The five-membered heterocyclic group allows THFMA to increase adhesion in formulations.

X-958-7424

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Methacrylate (THFMA) inhibited with HQ. The five-membered heterocyclic group allows THFMA to increase adhesion in formulations.

X-731-7046

Trifluoroethyl methacrylate has a high purity and low refractive index.

X-969-0000

Ethoxyethyl methacrylate (EOEMA) is a high purity methacrylate monomer often used for, but not limited to, contact lens applications.

X-724-0000

Isobornyl Methacrylate (IBOMA) is an excellent diluent in free radical polymerization formulations.

X-727-0000

Poly (Propylene Glycol) Monomethacrylate (PPGMA) is a monofunctional monomer that is an ideal diluent because of its low viscosity and low color.

Multifunctional Monomers

X-943-7446

Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate inhibited with MEHQ has been the foundation of many long-standing dental formulations. It has ideal water absorptivity and stability properties.

X-943-7466

Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate inhibited with BHT has been the foundation of many long-standing dental formulations. It has ideal water absorptivity and stability properties.

X-943-7424

Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate inhibited with HQ has been the foundation of many long-standing dental formulations. It has ideal water absorptivity and stability properties.

X-945-7446

Tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate has increased reactivity and water absorptivity.

X-887-7446

1,6 - Hexanediol dimethacrylate (HDDMA) inhibited with MEHQ is a hydrophobic dimethacrylate. It assists with crosslinking and can be used sealants, adhesives, inks, and electronic photopolymers.

X-887-7466

1,6 - Hexanediol dimethacrylate (HDDMA) inhibited with BHT is a hydrophobic dimethacrylate. It assists with crosslinking and can be used sealants, adhesives, inks, and electronic photopolymers.

X-887-7424

1,6 - Hexanediol dimethacrylate (HDDMA) inhibited with HQ is a hydrophobic dimethacrylate. It assists with crosslinking and can be used sealants, adhesives, inks, and electronic photopolymers.

X-733-0000

1, 12 - Dodecanediol dimethacrylate (DDDMA), MEHQ 100-300 ppm, has a hydrophobic backbone that increases its molecular mobility. DDDMA is commonly used in biomaterials and dental applications as well as coatings, composites, and sealants. DDDMA provides fast cure, flexibility, and improved surface characteristics to formulations.

X-733-7446

1, 12 - Dodecanediol dimethacrylate (DDDMA), MEHQ 135-165 ppm, has a hydrophobic backbone that increases its molecular mobility. DDDMA is commonly used in biomaterials and dental applications as well as coatings, composites, and sealants. DDDMA provides fast cure, flexibility, and improved surface characteristics to formulations.

X-947-7446

Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA), inhibited with MEHQ, is a unique trifunctional monomer because of its low volatility and fast cure response. It is also chemical and wear resistant making it ideal for various coatings anaerobic adhesive and composite applications.

X-947-7466

Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA), inhibited with BHT, is a unique trifunctional monomer because of its low volatility and fast cure response. It is also chemical and wear resistant making it ideal for various coatings anaerobic adhesive and composite applications.
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X-721-0000

Poly (ethyleneglycol) (400) dimethacrylate (PEG400DMA) has increased reactivity.

X-955-0000

Diethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate is a hydrophilic, cross-linking monomer. It can be used in adhesives and coatings applications.

X-942-7224

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), inhibited with HQ, acts as a cross-linking agent between polymer chains. Also known as monoethylene glycol dimethacrylate, this difunctional monomer has similar reactivity to methyl methacrylate and low water absorption.

X-942-5224

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), high purity inhibited with HQ, acts as a cross-linking agent between polymer chains. Also known as monoethylene glycol dimethacrylate, this difunctional monomer has similar reactivity to methyl methacrylate and low water absorption.

X-949-7224

Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA), inhibited with MeHQ, acts as a cross-linking agent between polymer chains. Also known as monoethylene glycol dimethacrylate, this difunctional monomer has similar reactivity to methyl methacrylate and low water absorption.

X-768-0000

1,3 - Glycerol dimethacrylate is commonly used in adhesive and sealant formulations.