MPA Methacrylate Producers Association

ABOUT MPA

The Methacrylate Producers Association, Inc. (MPA) was formed in 1987 to address issues facing the basic methacrylates. MPA represents manufacturers and importers of methacrylic acid and its esters.

Since its formation, MPA has focused on regulatory, technical and product stewardship issues facing methacrylic acid, n-butyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate. MPA has completed a significant voluntary testing program with these compounds and several publications.

Mission Statement

MPA will anticipate key safety, health and environment regulatory activities and trends involving the basic methacrylic monomers (methacrylic acid and the alkyl esters: specifically, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, iso-butyl methacrylate, n-butyl methacrylate and ethylhexyl methacrylate) and provide data, as necessary, to ensure appropriate actions.
MPA's primary focus will be on U.S.-based regulatory and product stewardship/product safety issues. MPA will track global regulatory trends and developments and will work with regional groups such as the CEFIC Methacrylates Sector Group.
MPA will identify, develop and apply the technical and regulatory information and tools necessary to understand potential health and environmental effects of the basic methacrylic monomers, and communicate these as appropriate.
MPA will generate high quality safety, health and environmental data on the basic methacrylic monomers for use by our companies, the scientific community, customers, and key regulatory agencies and our stakeholders worldwide. High quality data is essential to support responsible advocacy programs.
MPA's membership is limited to producers of the basic methacrylic monomers.

NOTICE

MPA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt incorporated association, which has developed these materials to assist companies that use and handle methacrylic acid and the basic methacrylate monomers. This information is intended to assist companies to perform more safely and comply with applicable laws and regulations, but do not constitute an undertaking by MPA or its members of any legal duty or obligation. Use of this information is voluntary and should only be undertaken after an independent review of the applicable facts and circumstances of particular situations. Users should also consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for up-to-date information and precautions for safe handling and use of these chemical products. Although MPA has made all reasonable efforts to present accurate information and guidance, no guarantees or warranties, including any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, are made with respect to this material by MPA, its officers, directors or agents. In addition, no liability, loss or damage is assumed and all liability for any government fines or penalties, or any other claim, demand, or loss for negligence or misconduct of any kind, is expressly disclaimed, whether direct, indirect, or consequential.

MPA · 17260 Vannes Court · Hamilton, VA 20158
Office: (540) 751-2093 · Fax: (540) 751-2094