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| Names | |
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| Other names
Ethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate homopolymer
Ethylmethacrylate,homopolymer 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester, homopolymer | |
| Identifiers | |
| Abbreviations | PEMA |
| ChEBI | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.131.117 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| (C6H10O2)n | |
| Appearance | powder |
| insoluble in water | |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Poly(ethyl methacrylate) (PEMA) is a hydrophobic synthetic acrylate polymer. It has properties similar to the more common PMMA, however it produces less heat during polymerization, has a lower modulus of elasticity and an overall softer texture. It may be vulcanized using lead oxide as a catalyst and it can be softened using ethanol.
It is used as an impression material of ear canals for fabrication of hearing aids. It is also used in dentistry as a chair-side denture reline material for partial and complete dentures as well as a tissue conditioner with implant supported dentures. It is used as a component of fossil coating and preservation and for fabricating artificial nails
