Elvacite® 2042

Acrylic Resin
Elvacite® 2042 is a very high molecular weight ethyl methacrylate polymer. It is a
tough, alcohol – tolerant, broadly compatible grade for use in abrasion – resistant
coatings such as high gloss clear lacquers for decals and outdoor signs. It is slightly
softer than Elvacite® 2013.

Performance Features and Key Benefits

 Wood Putty
 Decals
 Outdoor signs

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Typical Properties & Manufacturers Release Specifications

Typical Propertiesa of Elvacite® 2042

Appearance Solid bead

Specific Gravity, 25° C 1.11

Glass Transition Temp, onset 65°C

Molecular Weight (Mw) 220,000

Particle Size (D50) 110-180 microns

Acid Number 0

Tukon Hardness, Knoop No. 11

Tensile Strength, psi 5,400

Elongation at break (23°C, 50% RH) 25%

a) Typical physical properties listed are approximate values and should not be considered manufacturers release specifications.
Manufacturers release specifications are subject to change without notice, please contact your Lucite International Representative
for the latest product specification details.

Elvacite® 2042 Manufacturers Release Specificationsb

Inherent Viscosityc 0.768 – 0.896
% Moisture (max) 0.5
b) Manufacturers release specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact Lucite International, Inc.
for the latest information.
c) Inherent viscosity of a solution containing 0.25 g polymer in 50 ml of methylene chloride measured at 20°C
using a No. 50 Cannon-Fenske viscometer

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Preparing Solutions
Elvacite® resins dissolve at room temperature but require constant agitation to
prevent solvent-swollen granules of polymer from forming agglomerates and sticking
to the walls of the vessel. Important: The polymer beads should be sifted directly into
the vortex of the stirred solvent to speed wetting-out and dispersion. Continuous low-
shear agitation for periods of 1-12 hours, depending on the grade and concentration
of resin, is recommended.

After the solution appears clear in the tank, a sample should be spread out on a
Leneta card or glass. After the solvent evaporates and a film forms on the card or
glass, there should not be any resin seeds. If there are any seeds, the tank should
be agitated further to fully dissolve the resin. Tank agitation should not be stopped
(except for sampling) until the film test indicates there are no resin seeds. Any
cloudiness or residue may indicate that some polymer remains undissolved. The
presence of water in the system can also cause cloudiness.

Solution time can be reduced by heating; most common solvents can be heated to
approximately 49°C (120°F) without the need for reflux equipment. High-shear
agitation also cuts dissolving time, but requires care to avoid overheating and
excessive solvent loss.

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Solvent Solubility
Table I depicts the solubility of Elvacite® 2042 at 20% solids in various solvents.

Table I: Solubility of Elvacite® 2042 (S = Soluble, C = Cloudy solution, I = Insoluble)

Alcohols Isopropyl acetate S Ketones

Methyl Alcohol I n-Butyl acetate S Acetone S
Ethyl Alcohol I n-Amyl acetate S Methyl Ethyl Ketone S
n-propyl alcohol I Butyl lactate S Methyl Isobutyl Ketone S
Isopropyl alcohol I Propylene glycol monoethyl Diisobutyl ketone S
Isoamyl alcohol I ether acetate S Cyclohexanone S
Cyclohexanol I Methyl amyl acetate S Isophorone S
Ethylene glycol I Diacetone Alcohol S
Glycerol I Ethers Methyl amyl ketone S
Diethyl Ether S
Amides Diisopropyl ether I Nitrile
Formamide I Tetrahydrofuran (THF) S Acetonitrile S
Dimethyl formamide (DMF) S “Cellosolve” Solvent S
Nitroparaffins
Chlorohydrocarbons Hydrocarbons Nitromethane S
Methylene Chloride S Toluene S Nitroethane S
Ethylene dichloride S Xylene S
Perchloroethylene S n-Hexane I Vegetable Oils
1,1,1-Trichloroethane S Cyclohexane I Castor oil I
VM & P Naphtha I Linseed oil (alkali-refined) I
Esters Mineral Spirits I
Methyl Formate S Turpentine I
Ethyl acetate S

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Viscosity and Gloss
Elvacite® 2042 is a very high molecular weight ethyl methacrylate polymer. Table II
illustrates typical viscosities of Elvacite® 2042 by varying both solvent and resin
concentration.

Table II: Elvacite® 2042 Viscosity (cP)

Concentration (% Solids)

Solvent 20% 30% 40%

Toluene 120 1200 12000

Methyl Ethyl Ketone 80 2000 >25000
Isopropyl Acetate 80 18000 >25000
Cellosolve Solvent 6500 >25000 --

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 Resin Compatibility
Elvacite® 2042 is compatible with the following Elvacite® Resin Grades: 2013,
2014, 2016, 2028 and 2043. It is also compatible with the other types of resins, as
illustrated in the following table:

Form of Blended Elvacite / Blending

Blending Resin Description Resin Tested Supplier Resin
(by solids weight)
Alkyd 75/25 50/50 25/75
Aroplaz 1271 Long linseed drying oil 30% in MEK Reichold Chemical Inc. X I I
Aroplaz 1351 Long castor nondrying oil 30% in MEK Reichold Chemical Inc. C C C
Chempol 13-1410 Safflower drying oil, 50% in Xylene Cook Composites & -- C H
acrylate mod Polymers
Paraplex RG-2 Nondrying oil, sebacic 30% in MEK C.P. Hall Inc. I I I
Blagden 3105 Short coconut nondrying oil 60% in Xylene Blagden Chemical Ltd -- H H

Cellulosic
Cellulose acetate 39-5-5B 30% in Acetone or Hercules Inc. I I I
MEK
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, ½ 30% in MEK Eastman Chemical C C C
- sec.
Ethyl Cellulose N-7 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. I I I
Nitrocellulose “RS”, ½-sec MEK/alcohol soln. Hercules Inc. C C C
Isopropyl

Epoxy
Epon 828 100% Resin Resolution C -- C
Performance Prod
Epon 1001 30% in MEK Resolution C I I
Performance Prod

Elastomers
EMD-504 Polyisobutylene 30% in Toluene Exxon Chemical I I I
Hypalon 30 Clorosulfonated 15% in Toluene Dupont Polymers I I ---
Polyethylene
Neoprene AC-Soft Polychloroprene 15% in Toluene Dupont Polymers I I ---

Rosin Derivatives
Ester Gum 8L 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. C H H
Pentalyn 255 Pentaerythritol ester 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. H I H
Pentalyn 830 Pentaerythritol ester 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. H H H

Vinyl Chloride Resins

UCAR Sol’n Vinyl VAGH Copolymer 30% in MEK Union Carbide C C C
UCAR Sol’n Vinyl VMCH Copolymer 30% in MEK Union Carbide C C C
UCAR Sol’n Vinyl VYHH Copolymer 30% in MEK Union Carbide C C C
UCAR Sol’n Vinyl VYNS Copolymer 15% in MEK Union Carbide C C C
Exon 450 Copolymer 15% in MEK Freestone Plastics C C --

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Exon 9290 Homopolymer 15% in THF Freestone Plastics C C C
Geon 103 EP Homopolymer 15% in THF B.F. Goodrich C C C

Other Types
Arochem 650 Maleic-modified hard resin
30% in MEK Reichold Chemical Inc. C C C
Aroset 4110 Acrylic resin 30% in MEK Reichold Chemical Inc. C C C
Dammar 30% in Toluene I I H
DC-840 Silicone resin 60% in Toluene Dow Corning Corp. C C C
Parlon S 10 Chlorinated rubber 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. C C C
Piccoumaron Coumarone-indene resin 30% in MEK Hercules Inc. C C C
Santolite MHP Sulfonamide-formaldehyde 30% in MEK Monsanto Co. C C C
Shellac 30% in Methanol H I I
Super-Bechacite 2000 Permanently fusible 30% in MEK Reichold Chemicals C C C
phenolic
Uformite MX-61 Triazine-formaldehyde 30% in MEK Rohm & Haas Co. C C I
resin
(S = Soluble, C = Cloudy solution, H = Hazy solution, I = Insoluble)

Plasticizer Compatibility
Elvacite® 2042 is compatible at a 50/50 resin/plasticizer ratio with the following
plasticizers:
Abalyn (methyl abietate)
Dibutyl phthalate
Dibutyl sebacate
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) azelate
Hercoflex 600 (pentaerythritol ester)
Hercoflex 707 (polyol ester)
Santicizer 8 (N-ethyl toluene sulfonamides)
Santicizer 97 (dialkyl adipate)
Santicizer 160 (butyl benzyl phthalate)
Santicizer 261 (isooctyl benzyl phthalate)
Santicizer 278 (benzyl phthalate)
Santicizer B-16 (butyl phthalyl butyl glycolate
Tricresyl phosphate

It is incompatible with Resoflex R-296 (alkyd).

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 COMPLIANCE WITH FDA REGULATIONS

Lucite International confirms that Elvacite® 2042 complies with the compositional requirements of the
following United States of America’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

1. FDA 21 CFR 175.105 for adhesives used as components of articles intended for use in the
packaging, transporting, or holding food.

2. FDA 21 CFR 175.300 in resinous and polymeric coatings used as the food contact surface of
articles intended for use in producing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging,
transporting, or holding food. The coating in its finished form in which it is to contact food is subject to
a restriction on its chloroform soluble extractives.
Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out in the final
article.

3. FDA 21 CFR 175.320 in resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films, provided it is intended
for repeated food contact use as specified in FDA 21 CFR 175.300(a). The coating in its finished form
in which it is to contact food is subject to a restriction on its chloroform soluble extractives.
Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out in the final
article.

4. FDA CFR 176.170 as a component of the uncoated or coated food contact surface of paper and
paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating,
packaging, transporting or holding aqueous and fatty foods.

5. FDA 21 CFR 176.180 as a component of the uncoated or coated food contact surface of paper and
paperboard intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating,
packaging, transporting, or holding dry food.

6. FDA 21 CFR 177.1010 as semi-rigid and rigid acrylic plastics articles intended for use in contact
with food.
This product is limited to use only in plastic articles intended for repeated use in contact with food. The
semi-rigid and rigid acrylic plastics in the finished form in which they are to contact food are subject to
limitation on extractives.
Compliance with the limitation on extractives can only be demonstrated by tests carried out on the
final article.

This statement of compliance is correct at the date of issue.

As food contact regulations and product formulations are subject to change, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that they are in possession of a current statement of compliance.
Information contained in this publication (and otherwise supplied to users) is based on our general
experience and is given in good faith, but we are unable to guarantee its accuracy or to accept
responsibility in respect of factors outside our knowledge or control.

Date of Issue: February 2009

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