Thermoplastic acrylic resin is a type of synthetic resin made of acrylic polymers. These resins are thermoplastic. This means it softens when heated and hardens when cooled.

Thermoplastic acrylic resin (Tg 90C, MW 84000)

Thermoplastic acrylic resin is a type of synthetic resin made of acrylic polymers. These resins are thermoplastic. This means it softens when heated and hardens when cooled. This process is reversible. This is different from thermosetting resins that harden permanently when heated.

In UV-curable formulations, thermoplastic acrylic resins perform several functions:

1. Adhesion: Acrylic resins are known for their excellent adhesion properties. In UV-curable systems, they can help coatings or inks to adhere well to a variety of substrates.

2. Flexibility and durability: Thermoplastic acrylic resins are flexible and contribute to the film's overall toughness and durability. This makes it more resistant to impact and abrasion.

3. Gloss and clarity: can provide a transparent film with high gloss and good color retention. This makes it suitable for applications that take into account the exterior, such as car surfaces. plastic coating and other high-performance coatings

4. Compatibility: Often compatible with other resins, allowing formulators to take advantage of these properties while optimizing other characteristics using other types of resin.

5. Solvent resistance: Acrylic resin has good resistance to chemicals and solvents.