RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
For years, MPA and the following organizations have been working together to address global methacrylate and acrylate issues.
CEFIC Methacrylates Sector Group
The Methacrylates Sector Group comprises all the West-European producers of methacrylic acid (MAA), methyl methacrylate (MMA),
ethyl methacrylate (EMA), butyl methacrylate (BMA), 2-ethyl hexyl methacrylate (2-EHMA) and poly-methyl methacrylate (PPMA). It
operates within guidelines established by the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) to:
BAMM
The Basic Acrylic Monomer Manufacturers, Inc. (BAMM) was formed in 1986 to address issues facing the basic acrylates. BAMM represents manufacturers and importers of acrylic acid and its esters including: Arkema Inc., BASF Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, and Rohm and Haas Company.
Since its formation, BAMM has focused on regulatory, technical and other product stewardship issues facing acrylic acid, n-butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. BAMM has completed a significant voluntary testing program with these compounds, an enforceable consent agreement with acrylic acid, and several communication brochures, training videos, and publications. BAMM Website
The MSG members are Atofina, Barlo Plastics Europe, BASF, Degussa, Lucite International, Plazit, Repsol Bronderslev. MSG Website
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