- Principal:allnex Radcure
- Functions:Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent
- Chemical Family:Acrylics & Acrylates
- End Uses:Radiation Curable Coating, Varnishes
- Features:Excellent Adhesion, Low Color, Low Glass Transition Temperature, Moderate Viscosity
β-CEA is a mixture of reactive esters, each of which contain both acrylate and carboxylic acid functionality in the same molecule. Referring to the included structural formula, this mixture contains some unreacted acrylic acid (n=0), along with higher adducts of acrylic acid (n=1,2,3...). The dimer (n=1). β-CEA, is the largest single component, and the average molecular weight is equivalent to that of the dimer. β-CEA will polymerize when exposed to sources of free radicals. Because of its carboxylic acid functionality, β-CEA is useful as an adhesion promoter.