Formulators seeking to enhance coating durability while maintaining efficient production need innovative materials that deliver reliable performance without processing complexity.
The challenge? Balancing superior coating properties with practical formulation requirements often leads to compromises - either in performance or in handling convenience.
At Gantrade, we understand your supply partnerships should be more than transactional relationships. That's why we provide Acetoacetoxy Ethyl Methacrylate (AAEM) - a specialty methacrylic monomer that delivers ambient temperature self-crosslinking technology without compromising performance or handling.
AAEM represents the most advanced stage of technology for acrylic emulsion crosslinking chemistry. When incorporated at levels up to 5 weight percent in acrylic copolymers, AAEM creates self-crosslinkable, one-pack waterborne systems that cure at ambient temperature.
This innovative technology helps you:
AAEM uniformly copolymerizes with other acrylic monomers, creating systems that can be formulated with adipic acid dihydrazide (ADH) or polyamines. While the diamine crosslinking agent acts as a second component, the AAEM system provides long-term "in-can" stability while still delivering superior performance.
By adjusting pH levels and optimizing formulation parameters, you can achieve:
Special attention to pH, temperature, and NH₃ control is required to avoid color generation, but the benefits of this innovative technology far outweigh these considerations.
AAEM-based acrylic systems deliver exceptional performance across numerous applications:
The chelating acetoacetoxy moiety presents numerous innovative end-uses, including crosslinking with cations like Zn²⁺, Al³⁺, and Zr³⁺.
AAEM is a liquid monomer that's easy and safe to use, making it ideal for formulators seeking both performance and convenience. While special attention to pH and temperature conditions is required to avoid color generation, our team provides the expertise you need to optimize your formulations.
The benefits of AAEM include:
With our diversified supply chain and strategic inventory locations across the US, Europe, and Asia, we provide:
Our AAEM is stored in a dry, well-ventilated area away from sunlight, with inhibitor and air atmosphere to maintain quality. We ensure a minimum one-year shelf life when stored at a maximum of 40°C.
Don't leave your core chemical supply up to chance. Partner with Gantrade and get the dependability and expertise you need from a supplier with over 50 years of industry experience.
Contact our team today to discuss how AAEM can improve your coating formulations and request samples for evaluation.