What is an acrylic monomer?

Acrylic monomers are the small molecules used in the production of acrylic polymer formulations. The most common uses for acrylic monomers are as dispersions and emulsions for a wide range of products, including adhesives, surface coatings, detergents, dispersants, thickeners, inks, textiles, plastics and the superabsorbent polymers used in disposable diapers

There are nine classifications of acrylic monomers: acrylamides and methacrylamides, acrylates, acrylic acids and salts, acrylonitriles, bisphenol acrylics, fluorinated acrylics, maleimides, methacrylates, and polyfunctional acrylics. The varying physical characteristics provided by these nine groups provide a wide range of durability, tackiness, rigidity and glass transition temperatures to the products produced.