Elvacite® Methacrylate Resins

Tennants distribute the Elvacite® resins range on behalf of our Principal, Mitsubishi.

Elvacite® Grade Resins Category Tg (°C) Mw ('000) Viscosity (cps) Acid # OH # Comments
2044 Adhesion 20 200 630 0 Useful in adhesives for smooth plastic films, aluminium, and in silkscreen inks. Will plasticise and improve adhesion of harder butyl grades (Elvacite® 2045 and 2046) and nitrocellulose. Improves outdoor durability of vinyl chloride resins in pigmented lacquers.
2046 Adhesion 33 200 830 0 Medium-hardness butyl grade. Soluble in mineral spirits, VM & P naphtha, and some alcohols. Useful in aluminium finishes, ceramic coating, and aerosol snow.
4036 Adhesion 50 55 345 3.7 Improved adhesion to difficult plastic substrates when dissolved in aromatic solvents.
4345 Adhesion 20 210 630 0 Free flowing low Tg resin for use in many applications. Useful in adhesives for smooth plastic films and aluminium, and in silkscreen inks. Improves outdoor durability of vinyl chloride resins in pigmented lacquers.
4349 Adhesion 48 60 680 3.4 Excellent for adhesion to various metallic substrates.
2028 Weak Solvent 47 60 745 11 Unique in its broad solubility and compatibility. Designed for flexographic inks, general purpose lacquers and metal coatings.
2042 Weak Solvent 65 270 13,400 0 Tough, alcohol-tolerant, broadly compatible grade for use in abrasion-resistant coatings such as high-gloss clear lacquers or decals and outdoor signs.
2042A Weak Solvent 65 270 13,400 0 Tough, alcohol tolerant, for use in abrasion resistant coatings.
2043 Weak Solvent 66 40 510 7.8 Low-viscosity resin with alcohol solubility for flexographic inks. Most compatible grade. Has excellent pigment wetting ability and broad solubility for use in lacquers for solvent-sensitive substrates.
2045 Weak Solvent 48 260 1,920 0 Hardest of the weak-solvent-soluble butyl grades. Useful in topcoats for vacuum metallized plastics and in lacquers for other solvent-sensitive substrates. Clean burn-out for ceramic inks.
4067 Weak Solvent 48 55 165 0 Compatible with short, medium and long oil alkyds.
2008C Hard 105 30 1,400 8.6 Low molecular weight grade. Used in lacquers and gravure inks requiring low viscosity at high solids. Highest tack temperature. Good pigment dispersion.
2009 Hard 81 75 2,450 2.1 A more soluble, softer version of Elvacite® 2010. Shows unusual chip resistance for a hard polymer.
2010 Hard 97 75 5,750 0 General-purpose grade for lacquer coatings such as barrier top-coatings for vinyl fabric. High tensile strength and hardness.
2041 Hard 105 300 >14,800 0 A very high molecular weight grade. Used in barrier top-coating of vinyl fabric for dielectric heat sealable, maximum abrasion, block and slip resistance.
2051 Hard 105 320 >14,800 0 Nonreactive. Excellent abrasion resistance, block and slip resistance.
2552C Hard 76 65 1,630 0 Designed for metal finishes where high depth of gloss is important. Resists cracking and glazing in multiple-coat systems. Useful for high-gloss coatings on plastic substrates. Excellent resistance to UV.
4028 Hard 89 95 400 0 General purpose grade for solvent based inks and coatings.
2669 Functional 67 35 insoluble 134 Water reducible for use in coatings and inks. Allows for very low VOC formulations.
2820 Functional 75 40 950 5.2 9.5 Main binder or can be blended with many other resins to make hybrid systems. Mainly for adhesives and coatings.
4014 Functional 49 59 310 1.3 1.5 OH Functional resin for use in making environmentally sound thermosetting coating systems.
4254 Functional 51 12 200 15.9 72 OH Functional, low Mw resin for use in making environmentally sound thermosetting coating systems.
4344 Functional 75 25 275 5 8 Higher toughness, lower viscosity, OH resin.
4402 Functional 75 25 315 5 9 OH Functional, low Mw resin for coatings and adhesives. Good balance of hardness and flexibility.
4412 Functional 92 50 370 0 160 High OH resin with medium Mw for strength and formulation balance.
2927 Ultra Low MW 50 23 100 6.9 High solids coatings and inks. Patented technology allows for higher solids while maintaining low viscosity.
4333 Ultra Low MW 129 7 10 2.5 Nestle/Swiss compliant grade with high compatibility to various resins, excellent pigment wetting properties.
2013 Performance 76 30 300 3.9 Fast-dissolving, low-viscosity grade with quick solvent release. Useful in industrial lacquers, aerosols, inks and coatings for plastics.
2014 Performance 38 130 5,060 12 Soft and flexible copolymer resin. Good pigment wetting. Useful for clear, translucent or pigmented metal lacquers, e.g. for aircraft.
2016 Performance 50 55 345 3.7 Fast-dissolving, low-viscosity general-purpose resin for lacquer and toner use.
2021C Performance 97 105 13,400 0.8 Nonreactive for use in reactive systems. Improves toughness and rheology.
2550 Performance 32 115 3,150 15.6 Soft, flexible grade with excellent adhesion to metal substrates. Useful in staple cement applications because of flexibility.
2614 Performance 80 45 1,630 14.3 Low-odour, fast-dissolving grade with quick solvent release. Useful in industrial lacquers, inks and coatings for plastics.
2697 Performance 50 55 345 3.7 Nonreactive version of Elvacite® 2016 for use in reactive systems.
2971C Performance 49 105 955 3.9 High Mw, non-reactive resin for use in reactive systems
4042M Performance 79 140 310 1.3 Used in inks and coatings which need excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. Additive for sheet moulding compounds as a low profile additive.
4044 Performance 35 85 350 0 Genera purpose grade with FDA compliance for heat seal lacquers.
4111 Performance 50 30 165 4.6 High solids, low VOC general purpose resin.

Applications of Elvacite resins:

Application Requirements Start (Elvacite®) Alternatives (Elvacite®) Alternative Reason
Adhesive
Adhesive Softness 2044 2550 Harder films
Construction Bolt Cement Solubility in MMS, storage stability, adhesion, mechanical performance 2008C 2021C Tougher
PVC Pipe Cement Softness, vinyl compatibility, adhesion, bond strength 2008C 2013 Flexibility
Staple Cement Adhesion, flexibility 2550 2044 Flexibility

Aerosol
Aerosol Lacquer Sprayable 2013 2010 Harder films
Silly String Stringing on spraying, flexibility, high molecular weight 2045

Graphic Arts
Flexographic Inks Solubility, compatibility 2028 2043 Harder films
Rotogravure Inks Adhesion, hardness 2013 2008C Harder films
Screen Inks Solubility, non-plugging 2045 2013 Harder films
Roll Leaf (for hot stamping) Adhesion, flexibility 2013 2008C Clean break
Toners Solubility 2016 2045 Flexibility
Binder Electrical properties 2045 2014 Flexibility

Masonry
Adhesion, moisture resistance 2013 2010 Harder films
Adhesion, moisture resistance 2016 Flexibility
Road Marking Paints Salt spray resistance, brightness to allow chalking, adhesion, low cost 2016 2008C Alkyds to replace
Road Marking Paints Salt spray resistance, brightness to allow chalking, adhesion, low cost 2009 Chlorinated rubber

Metal Coatings
Steel Hardness, adhesion (to primer) 2013 2008C Harder, pigment dispersion
Steel Hardness, adhesion (to primer) 2552C Gloss, abrasion resistance
Marine and Container Flexibility, toughness, adhesion, low cost, low viscosity 2016 2008C Harder, pigment dispersion
Aluminium, Brass, Bronze, Copper Adhesion, toughness, hardness, tarnish resistance 4349 2028 Abrasion resistance
Aluminium Adhesion, toughness 2044 Flexibility

Plastics
Barrier Solvent barrier 2013 2008C Harder films
Decorations Flexibility, toughness 2016 2009 Harder films
Heat Seal Lacquers Adhesion, vinyl compatibility, FDA compliance, strength 2550

Reactive Coatings
UV (as non-reactive) No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility 2008C
UV (as non-reactive) No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility 2021C
UV (as non-reactive) No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility 2028
UV (as non-reactive) No reactivity, viscosity modification, control shrinkage, reduce cost, improve adhesion and flexibility 2697
Vinyl Top Coating
Automotive, Upholstery Hardness, toughness, plasticiser barrier 2021C 2008C
Automotive, Upholstery Hardness, toughness, plasticiser barrier 2041 Thinner, tougher films

Others
Art Adhesion, flexibility 2044 2045 Harder films
Decals Toughness, Brittleness 2042 2045 Flexibility, higher solids
Decoupage Transparency, colour, solids 2014
Self-levelling Flooring 2697
Temporary Binders Clean "burn out" 2045 2046 Greater flexibility
Wall Covering Mar resistance, cleanability 2008C 2013 Flexibility
Water-reducible Coatings Water-reducible, adhesion 2669

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