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Sodium methallyl sulfonate

SMAS is mainly used as the third monomer in the process of wet polyacrylonitrile. It can improve the dyeability, heat resistance, sense of touch and ease the weaving of the polyacrylonitrile. Also, it can be used in water treatment and paint additive industries. This item is regularly stocked in stateside.

4-hydroxybutyl acrylate

4HBA has a primary hydroxyl group at the end of a longer alkyl chain which allows it to be used in UV curable formulations and improves flexibility. This can also be used to make specialty acrylic polyols. Compared with HEA, we recommend this as an alternative in UV coatings because of the lower toxicity, corrosiveness, and […]