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An acrylate polymer (also known as acrylic or polyacrylate) is any of a group of polymers prepared from acrylate monomers. These plastics are noted for their transparency, resistance to breakage, and elasticity.
Acrylate polymer is commonly used in cosmetics, such as nail polish, as an adhesive.[1]
- ^ Erich Penzel (2000). "Polyacrylates". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. pp. a21_157. doi:10.1002/14356007.a21_157. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.