Paraloid B-72 is a copolymer of ethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate that was originally produced by Rohm & Haas in 1950. It has a glass transition temperature of 40°C and is used as a consolidant for paintings, wood, plaster, and other materials in conservation, as well as for adhering fossils, ceramics and glass. It also has industrial uses as a medium for inks and coatings.