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Chemicals & Elastomers

Methacrylic acid (MAA)

MAA is used for various esters
General Name
MAA, methacrylic acid, GMAA
Sales Format
Liquid (drum cans, ISO containers, tanker trucks)

Overview

Since 1959, Kuraray has manufactured MMA and developed its MMA business from upstream to downstream. MAA is manufactured by dehydrating and hydrolyzing intermediates in the MMA production process. MAA is a useful material for various esters, lubricant additives and concrete admixtures, among other applications.

Basic Infomation

  • Names of chemicals (product names)
    Methacrylic acid
  • CAS number
    79-41-4
  • Chemical Substances Control Law number
    (2)-1025

  • Esters
  • Additive for lubricants
  • Admixture for concrete
  • Paints, emulsions
  • Latex
  • DFR (dry film resist/photopolymers)

Chemicals Marketing and Sales Section
Methacrylate Materials Marketing and Sales Department
Methacrylate Division
Kuraray Co., Ltd.

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