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An acrylate polymer belongs to a group of polymers which could be referred to generally as plastics. They are noted for their transparency and resistance to breakage and elasticity. Also commonly known as acrylics or polyacrylates.

Some type acrylate monomers used to form acrylate polymers are acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, and TMPTA.

[edit] Uses and applications

• An acrylate polymer familiar to consumers is the clear break resistant glass or sheeting sold in hardware stores as acrylic glass or under the trade name Plexiglas.
• "Super glue" is a formulation of cyanoacrylate.
• Polyacrylate emulsion, are used as binder for outdoor and indoor "latex" house paints
• PVAc copolymer emulsion adhesive of vinyl acetate (VAM) and acrylic acid (VAA)
• Acrylic paints as artist paints
• Sodium polyacrylate water soluble thickeners
• Polymethylacrylate is a polymer for the production of the Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) used in disposable diapers due to its high absorbency per unit mass

[edit] See also

• Methacrylates
• (Meth)acrylates

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