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World Class acrylic solutions filled, stabilised and stored close to you
Univar Solutions offer a range of Methacrylates such as Methacrylic Acid (MAA), Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and n-Butyl Methacrylate (nBMA). Delivering best in class repacking & distribution expertise in the heart of Europe to service our Customers in the UK while optimizing costs.
The superior properties of acrylic based products, capable of meeting the demanding performance requirements of today’s industry and society, have led to their widespread use. Methacrylate Monomers are used in a broad range of applications such as coatings, adhesives, composites, oil additives, inks and textiles.
Discover Methacrylates (MAA, MMA, nBMA)
Our new Methacrylate filling operation in Zwijndrecht supports Univar's professional operators to safely pack drums & IBCs. Our European supply chain ensures we have local stock to reliably service our customers packed requirements.
Today we are now packing Methacrylic Acid (MAA) from bulk at our Zwijndrecht facility in the Netherlands (Phase 1). We store stabilised packed product in heated warehouses to prevent freezing & ensure safe handling.
By the end of 2024, following further investment (Phase 2) we will also start packing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and n-Butyl Methacrylate (nBMA) offering the same benefits to our customers.
The characteristics of the chemical substances, with freezing points below 15 degrees, make them quite challenging to handle. Freezing & thawing is acceptable but is not desirable. We have invested in a supply chain infrastructure to avoid this where possible.
Benefits to filling locally
- Local Storage - This allows us to deliver to you quickly.
- Quality Assured - Product is filled and stabilised locally with no compromise on quality.
- Cost Reduction - Filling Methacrylates locally helps to reduce your costs.
Product names are made of the following elements:
Stabilisation
To prevent polymerisation during transport, methacrylate monomers are stabilised by the addition of inhibitors.
NB: MAA is supplied at MEHQ 250 because of its high reactivity and potentially more serious consequences if under-stabilised.
Applications
Coatings
Forming the polymer backbone for both waterborne & solvent-based systems. The choice of monomer affects the glass temperature and minimum film formation temperature of the polymer. MMA and nBMA provide excellent weatherability and colour stability for use in architectural coatings for outdoor applications. Coatings based on methacrylates also have excellent water resistance and gloss retention as well as being low VOC.
Composites
methacrylate monomers are widely used as reactive diluents, crosslinkers, and raw materials for polymer synthesis in polymer composites. Lucite International’s methacrylates, MMA and nBMA, are used as co-monomers with styrene in unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) to enhance the weather resistance of gel coats and laminate resins.
Adhesives
Methacrylate monomers are used in binders for water based pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) and for acrylic hot melt adhesives. They improve mechanical properties and provide additional functionalities like adhesion promotion. Acrylic PSAs are mainly used as adhesives for labels, tapes or lamination, especially in the packaging industry. Methacrylic acid based UV cure adhesives have excellent toughness, impact resistance and tensile strength.
Oil Additives
Amongst other benefits, methacrylate monomers can be used as part of a viscosity modifier system to aid low temperature performance, thermal stability and fuel efficiency.
Inks
Commonly used in a resin form, methacrylate monomers provide good substrate adhesion, resistance to discolouring by UV and heat as well as resistance to oil, grease and water.
Textiles
Methacrylate monomers are used as binders in the manufacture of non-woven fabrics, as sizing agents and in finishing of fabrics.
Coatings
MMA and nBMA form polymer backbones for waterborne and solvent-based systems, offering weatherability, colour stability, water resistance, and low VOCs.
Composites
Methacrylate monomers serve as reactive diluents and crosslinkers in polymer composites. Our MMA and nBMA enhance weather resistance in unsaturated polyester resins with styrene.
Adhesives
Methacrylate monomers enhance water-based PSAs and acrylic hot melt adhesives, improving mechanical properties and adhesion. They're widely used for labels, tapes, and laminations in packaging, with UV cure adhesives offering toughness and strength.
Oil Additives
Methacrylate monomers serve as viscosity modifiers, enhancing low-temperature performance, thermal stability, and fuel efficiency, among other benefits.
Inks
Commonly used in a resin form, methacrylate monomers provide good substrate adhesion, resistance to discolouring by UV and heat as well as resistance to oil, grease and water.
Textiles
Methacrylate monomers are used as binders in the manufacture of non-woven fabrics, as sizing agents and in finishing of fabrics.
Investing in Methacrylates in 2024
Phase 1 - Complete
Packed Methacrylic Acid (MAA) now available & competitively priced
Phase 2 - Live
Strong supply chain on packed Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and n-Butyl Methacrylate (nBMA) in place
Talk to us about your packed requirements today
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE 15 PPM MEHQ 890KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 890.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 20PPM 890KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 890.00 kgs | -- |
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| N-BUTYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 25PPM 184KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 184.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE TOPA 25PPM 890KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 890.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 100PPM 890KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 890.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 30PPM 890KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 890.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHACRYLIC ACID MEHQ 250PPM 205KG PLASTIC DRUM | UNIVAR | PLASTIC DRUM | 205.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE HQ 60PPM 194KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 194.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 25PPM 194KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 194.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE TOPA 10PPM 1KG IBC | UNIVAR | IBC | 1.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE TOPA 10PPM 194KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 194.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE 15 PPM MEHQ 194KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 194.00 kgs | -- |
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| METHYL METHACRYLATE MEHQ 100PPM 194KG STEEL DRUM | UNIVAR | STEEL DRUM | 194.00 kgs | -- |
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