Abstract

The commercially relevant and diverse chemistry of methacrylic ester polymers has encouraged their use in a remarkable variety of applications. Within this overview, particular attention is paid to the diversity of properties of methacrylic ester polymers and copolymers, the methods used to produce methacrylic ester polymers with specific properties, and the commercial applications of these materials.

Keywords: methacrylic; methacrylate; chemical resistance; durability; emulsion polymer; latex; Plexiglas; sheet; quality paint