Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is an essential monomer for many acrylic-based polymers, and its extensive range of applications include sealants, adhesives, exterior paints and coatings, and shatter-resistant panels for windows and bathtubs. The primary use of MMA comes from its role as a monomer in the polymerization of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a highly transparent and durable polymer. One of the most prevalent uses for PMMA occurs in the manufacturing of paints and coatings. PMMA plays an essential function in the production of automotive paints, inks, metal coatings, industrial coatings, floor polishes and much more.
PMMA is synthesizable in solution, emulsion or bulk polymerization. Real-time characterization for such a process is preferable to the traditional QA/QC procedures, which require an offline lab analysis of crucial polymer properties.