2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate (2-EHMA)
| Abbreviation | 2-EHMA |
|---|---|
| Plant | MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL NEXT COMPANY, INC. |
| Main Applications | Coating compounds, adhesive agent, fiber treatment agent |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. | (2)-1039 |
Properties
| Molecular Weight | 198 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Odor | Distinctive odor |
| Refractive Index (25℃) | 1.4367 |
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) | 229 |
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) | -60 or less |
| Flash Point (℃) | 101 (Cleveland open-cup flash test) |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) | No data |
| Flammability Limits/Range | No data |
| Vapour Pressure | No data |
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) | 1.68 |
| Solubility | Hardly soluble in water |
| Stability& Reactivity |
Polymerize under sunlight and heat |
Applicable Laws
| Industrial Safety and Health Law | － |
|---|---|
| High Pressure Gas | － |
| Fire Service Law | Class 4 Petroleum No.3 |
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law | － |
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster | － |
| Ship Safety Law | － |
| Civil Aeronautics Law | － |
| Other Major Applicable Laws | － |
Classification of Hazard
| Classification | Classification standard not applicable |
|---|---|
| Hazardous | Inflammable liquid when heated |
| Harmful | Weakly irritable to the skin and the mucosa. |
Product Standard
| Color Number (APHA) | 15 or less |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (20/4℃) | 0.878～0.888 |
| Free Acid (%) | 0.005 or less |
| Purity (%) | 99.0 or greater |
| Water Content (%) | 0.05 or less |
| Polymerization Inhibitor (ppm standard) | MEHQ25 |
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