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Poly(methyl acrylate).

Poly(methyl acrylate) / PMA

  • Poly(methyl acrylate) is a hydrophobic synthetic polymer.
    This image shows poly(methyl acrylate) .
  • Its chemical formula is (C₄H₆O₂)ₙ.
  • Poly(methyl acrylate) is tough, leathery and flexible.
  • Poly(methyl acrylate) is water sensitive.
  • Poly(methyl acrylate) is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
  • High energy radiation leads to crosslinking in Poly(methyl acrylate).
  • It is used in leather finishing.
  • It is an acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymer is commonly used in cosmetics and are also used in adhesives.
    This image shows uses of Poly(methyl acrylate) in adhesives, cosmetics and textile finishing.
    Uses of Poly(methyl acrylate).

Questions on Poly(methyl acrylate);

Q1) What is Poly(methyl acrylate)?
Ans) Poly(methyl acrylate) is a hydrophobic synthetic polymer.
Q2) What is the chemical formula of poly(methyl acrylate)?
Ans) The chemical formula of poly(methyl acrylate) is (C₄H₆O₂)ₙ.
Q3) Write some properties of poly(methyl acrylate)?
Ans) Some properties of poly(methyl acrylate) are given below;
1) Poly(methyl acrylate) is tough, leathery and flexible.
2) Poly(methyl acrylate) is water sensitive.
3) Poly(methyl acrylate) is soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
4) High energy radiation leads to crosslinking in Poly(methyl acrylate).
Q4) Write some uses of Poly(methyl acrylate)?
Ans) Some uses of Poly(methyl acrylate) are given below;
 1) It is used in leather finishing and textiles.
2) It is an acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymer is commonly used in cosmetics and are used in adhesives. Next

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