Acrylic Thermosets: A Modular Technology

摘要

Acrylic thermosets are a new thermosetting technology. These novel resins are provided as a non-hazardous aqueous formulation. When applied to a fibrous or particulate substrate and cured, acrylic thermosets impart shape and rigidity to previously disjointed materials. These cured substrates find utility in many building and construction products, such as fiberglass batts, ceiling tiles, laminated countertops, flooring, air filters, and durable cellulosic substrates. Often the marketplace requires that thermosetting resins impart specific properties that can distinguish products offered by several suppliers. One property offered by acrylic thermoset technology is "formaldehyde free" (1). Other performance distinctions, such as water resistance, feel, appearance, and brightness, can also be formulated into an acrylic thermoset. In fact, the modular nature of acrylic thermoset technology easily allows for formulation alterations, permitting end users to distinguish their products from seemingly similar products. The modular attribute of acrylic thermoset chemistry and several examples of formulation flexibility to impart commercially valuable properties will be discussed.