Environmental Effects of Methacrylates
Methacrylic acid and the basic methacrylate esters are used as monomers in the chemical industry for the production of acrylic glass, polymeric binders for coatings/lacquers/varnishes and other acrylic polymers used e.g. in housing, for furniture and in the automotive industry. occurs in closed systems with modern emission controls.
Consumer end uses such as acrylic glass or acrylic paints are in polymer form; direct emissions into the environment are therefore minimal. Only trace amounts may enter air and in waste water during production and processing.
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