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Table 2 Information derived from TGA measurements of degradation of copolymers PMITA 1, 4-6 and PAITA 2, 7-9

From: Microwave synthesis and thermal properties of polyacrylate derivatives containing itaconic anhydride moieties

Copolymer Code

T onset (°C)

T max (°C)

T 50 (°C)

Residue (%)*

PMITA1

154

363

360

6.5

PMITA4

165

369

358

6.0

PMITA5

158

365

337

7.6

PMITA6

158

367

275

8.0

PAITA2

86

351

381

32.7

PAITA7

94

371

176

16.6

PAITA8

84

366

382

27.0

PAITA9

145

366

391

23.8

  1. * At 500 °C.