LAROMER® POEA contains one polymerizable acrylate group per molecule, which enables it to form copolymers of, for example, acrylic or methacrylic acids and their salts, amides, esters, vinyl acetate, and styrene. Readily entering into addition reactions, LAROMER® POEA is also an important feedstock for chemical synthesis.

The polymerizable groups allow the product to be used as a crosslinking component in energy curable coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes where it also acts as a reactive diluent. During curing, LAROMER® POEA becomes part of the polymer structure.