TOTAL Cray Valley

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Exton, PA 19341
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Technical Data Sheet: SMA ® 3000I Resin

STYRENE MALEIMIDE RESIN

CH CH2 CH CH
x n
O C C O
N
CH2
CH2
CH2
N
H3C CH3

DESCRIPTION
®
SMA 3000I is a low molecular weight SMA® 3000I Resin
copolymer of styrene and TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND
dimethylaminopropylamine maleimide, with an
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
approximate 3:1 mole ratio. SMA 3000I can be
used to improve adhesion to low surface energy
Appearance @ 20 °C Pale yellow solid
thermoplastics. SMA 3000I also has exceptional
Acid Number, mg KOH/gm <1
thermal stability and has been shown to improve
Color, Gardner <5
the dispersion of various clays, including
Tg, °C 90
nanoclays.
Solubility, g/100 ml @ 23 °C
Toluene >40
PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES Acetone >40
Cationic in solution MEK >40
Heat stability THF >40
Water resistance Ethyl Acetate >40

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
Adhesion promotor
Coating, paper
Coating-wood (c ationic)
Flocculents
Inks, jet
Paper making
Paper sizing
Polymer modification
Polymeric surfactant

The information in this bulletin is believed to be accurate, but all recommendations are made w ithout warranty since the conditions of use
are beyond TOTAL Cray Valley’s control. The listed properties are illustrativ e only, and not product specif ications. TOTAL Cr ay Valley
disclaims any liability in connection with the use of the information, and does not warrant against inf ringement by reason of the use of its
products in combination w ith other material or in any process. 03/2016