Evonik’s new phosphorus monomer offers a safe fire safety solution (no leaching risk) for the popular material PMMA. Polymethyl methacrylate is a transparent, high-performance, thermoplastic widely used as a lightweight alternative to glass. Evonik’s new phosphorus-methacrylate monomer can be used as co-monomer in the polymerization process of PMMA. Bonding to the acrylic polymer by polymerisation, it provides flame-retardancy without compromising the transparency or mechanical properties. The new monomer can also be used in other resin formulations, e.g. vinyl esters, polyesters or acrylic adhesives. It provides flame-retardancy, improves adhesion and reduces corrosion. Applications include PMMA-sheets in construction, acrylic waterproofing roof systems, metal coatings, and wood coatings. Improved performance enables less material use and lightweighting, contributing to design flexibility and sustainability.
“Evonik launches high-performance phosphate methacrylate VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100”, 17th January 2024 https://methyl-methacrylate-monomers.evonik.com/en/evonik-launches-high-performance-phosphate-methacrylate-visiomer-hema-p-100-232339.html