Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) Technical Data Sheet

Product Name: Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)
CAS Number: 106-91-2
 EC Number: 203-441-9
 UN Number: 2810

Storage Requirements

• Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 10-25°C

• Keep container tightly closed and away from heat sources

• Shelf life: 12 months from date of production when properly stored

Applications

Glycidyl Methacrylate is a versatile functional monomer with dual reactive groups (methacrylate and epoxy), making it ideal for:

Polymer Modification

• Grafting onto polyolefins, polyesters, and rubber to introduce epoxy functionality

• Improving compatibility between immiscible polymers

• Enhancing mechanical properties of engineering plastics

Coatings & Paints

• Cross-linking agent in UV-curable and thermosetting coatings

• Enhancing scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion

• Automotive, industrial, and aerospace coatings applications

Adhesives & Sealants

• Enhancing bonding strength and durability

• Enabling rapid curing in UV-curable adhesives

• Bonding dissimilar materials (metal-plastic composites)

3D Printing Materials

• Improving mechanical properties of photopolymer resins

• Enabling post-curing cross-linking for enhanced performance

• Functional part production and prototyping

Textile Industry

• Textile finishing agents for wrinkle resistance

• Improving dimensional stability of fabrics

• Enhancing color retention in dyed textiles