Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
MMA is a polymer primarily used in the construction market. However in the scientific markets, MMA is a major consumer of acetone, thus demands in the construction market can influence acetone availability.
Market Dynamics:
Because most production of MMA in the US market goes into the coatings industry (paints, lacquer, and enamels), the construction industry determines supply and demand of the material.
Up Stream Materials/Building Blocks:
Acetone
Ammonium Bisulfate (co-product)
Hydrogen Cyanide
Methanol
Sulfuric Acid
Down Stream Materials Consuming XXX:
Latex paints
Lacquer resins
MMA Butadiene Styrene
PVC
-Packaging for food and pharma
Stoving enamels.