ASSIGNMENT ON ACRYLIC

COATINS

SUBMITTED BY
B.BALAJI
 ACRYLIC RESINS

INTRODUCTION
The term “acrylic” resin is generally applied to the polymers and
coplolymers of esters of methacrylic and acrylic acid,which can structurally
be represented as follows
CH2 H
│ │
─(─CH2─C─)n─ ─(─CH2─C─)n─
│ │
C═O C═O
│ │
O O
│ │
R R
(POLYMETHACRYLATE) (POLYACRYLATE)
where R is the alkyl radical of the alcohol portion of the ester.
Frequently the copolymers of one or more of these esters with non-
acrylic monomers such as styrene,butadiene or vinyl acetate.

PROPERTIES OF ACRYLICS
The main properties of the acrylics used in coatings can be classified
into two main groups;
1.bulk properties of acrylics and mechanical properties
2.solution properties such as viscosity, solubility parameters etc..,
both the groups are influenced structurally by the polymers main chain
structure and the side chain alcoholic groups in the polymers.
Polymerization of Acrylic monomers

Acrylic resins are usually prepared by radical polymerization of acrylic

monomers in bulk, solutions, suspensions or emulsions. Bulk polymerization
of acrylic monomers has found limited importance commercially. But the
solution polymerization of acrylic monomers to form soluble polymers is
commercially used.
Applications of Acrylic resins:
Depending on the acrylic resins thermoplastic or thermosetting, the
application of acrylic resins varies.
1. Thermoplastic Acrylic resins:
Applications depends upon their durability, transparancy, water white
color. They are applied by spray gun, aerosol, or by dipping. Wetting
characteristics of pigments by acrylic resins are only fair so mechanical
work is needed. Roller mill grinds are often used for wetting. One of the
major use is in automotive lacquers for new car finishes, refinishes. To
improve the polishing epoxy type primers are used. They resist humidity –
cold cycling at -10 to 100 oF and cold checking at -60 oF and also to resist
road tar and gasoline. They are widely used in clear and pigmented coatings.
Low viscosity acrylic resins with high tolerance to weak solvents are used
for these purposes. They are also used on aircrafts as they are durable clear
and pigmented lacquers for Aluminium surfaces, insignia coatings and
highly visible fluorescent finishes. The clear lacquers protect Aluminium
and other light alloys from corrosion and provide good finishes. They are
also used in aluminium windows, storm sash, storm doors, the lacquers are
usually applied by dipping in a large dip tanks. On storm sash the coating
prevents the formation of white aluminium oxide and decolorisation of
aluminium surfaces by fresh mortar. They have also been found useful as top
coats for plasticized PVC films. Such coatings,
• Prevent plasticizer migration
• Reduce the oily feel and dirt
• Provide improved gloss
The cellulosic component is added to impart blocking resistance. They
are also used as color retentive coatings and sealers for wood floors,
concrete and terrazzo surfaces. They prevent stains on the surfaces.
2. Thermosetting Acrylic resins:
They find increased importance in industrial coatings due to,
• Higher application solids
• Better compatibility
• Improved toughness
• Improved resistance to all chemical substances
• Good temperature blocking resistance
Functional monomers used in thermosetting acrylic copolymers
Functional group Monomer
Epoxide Glycidyl acrylate,Glycidyl methacrylate,allyl
glycidyl ether.

Amine Dimethyl amino ethyl-methacrylate

Anhydride ,Maleic anhydride,itaconic anhydride.

Hydroxyl Allyl alcohol,

hydroxyethylmethacrylate,hydrooxypropyl
methacrylate and acrylate.
Amide
Acrylamide, methaacrylate,meleamide.
Methylol amide and alkyl
ethers N-methylol acrylamide,N-
methylolmetacrylamide.
isocyanate
Vinyl isocyanates, allyl isocyanates.

The major disadvantages are the high baking temperatures and short
storage stability. Resins have high acid contents and they are not
stable with basic extenders, chromates or pigments such as ZnO. They
are used in appliance finishes, automotive enamels, sheet and strip
coatings and clear coatings of copper and brass. Acrylic resins are also
used widely in home appliances and also in automotive finishing field.
They provide broader range of colors particularly metallic paints and
they improve the durability. Large quantities of thermosetting
polymers are used in Al sidings, coil coatings, pre-fabricated panels
for the building industries. Characteristic properties of these coatings
are,

• Good application properties

• Low cure temperature and short curing times

• Baked coating should be able to be stacked or coiled

• During fabrication coating must be able to withstand severe

impact and elongation without cracking or peeling.

• Possess good resistance properties

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• Possess good outwork durability

for application in metal decorating field where durability is not a

prime factor eg: cans, closures, toys, etc., Coatings for Al siding and
galvanized steel stripping used in exterior of buildings which requires
outdoor durability, usually comprise of methylated acrylamide cross
linking like thermoplastic resins, thermosetting types are also used in
clear coatings for copper and brass. They have excellent color
retention, transparency, adhesion, hardness, abrasion and impact
resistance.
 AEROSOLS INKS
Clears Gravure
Metallics Vinyl acrylate
Snows Fluorescent
Lacquers for vinyl resin Over print lacquers
substates Flexographic
Pigmented lacquers Food packaging
ARCHITECTURE Fluorescent
Siding METAL FINISHES
Factory finishes Automotive
Repaint systems Factory finishes
Al window frames and doors Refinishing lacquers
Clears for polished brass and Aircraft
silver Clear
vinyl acrylic coatings Fluorescent
lacquers Pigmented
organosols PAPER
plastisols Decalcomania lacquers
repaint systems for al siding High gloss coatings
appliance finishes STRIPPABLE
CERAMICS,GLASS AND Cocoon coatings
MASONRY COATINGS Pvc acrylic coatings for
binders for conductive coatings spray booths
and phosphors VACUM METALIZING
clear coatings for masonry and Base coat lacquer
stone substrates Topcoat lacquer
ELECTRICAL WOOD FINISHES
SPECIALITIES Floor
stop off lacquers furniture
battery and ignition sprays
protective coatings for
electronic components

APPLICATION OF THE ACRYLIC COATING RESINS