STYRENE MALEIC ANHYDRIDE (SMA) |
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FEATURES:
Styrene Maleic Anhydride is a low molecular weight co-polymer of Styrene & Maleic anhydride. Its main applications are :
- Floor polish.
- In paper industries for surface sizing, clear coating, as a cold set adhesive in machine coating & pigment coating.
- As a dispersing agent for pigments.
- As a modifier, as a protective colloid & as a plasticizer in latex paint.
- In printing inks both solvent & water based.
- In water based coating.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
Physical Appearance |
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Creamish free flowing fine powder. |
Chemical composition |
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Co-polymer of Styrene & Maleic Anyhydride in the ratio of 1 : 1. |
Softening Range |
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>180°C to 200°C. |
Acid No. |
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460 to 480. |
Viscosity of 10% solution in Mek at 30°C |
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1.5 to 2 CPS. |
Solubility |
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Readily soluble in acetone, pyridine. |