2-Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate

2-ethylhexyl acrylate. It is a transparent, colorless, clear liquid. It can be copolymerized for instance with acrylic acid and its salts, esters and acrylamide, with methacrylic acid, methacrylates, acrylonitrile, styrene, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, butadiene, unsaturated polyesters etc. In order to prevent spontaneous polymerization, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate must always be stored under air, never under inert gases. It is primarily used for manufacturing homopolymers and copolymers.2-Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate is used in the chemical manufacturing industry for the production of homopolymers and co-polymers emulsion. It is used as a co-polymer for caulks, paint coatings, pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) and sealants, leather finishing, paint additives, textiles and paper coatings.

2-ethyl hexyl acrylate also known as 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; is an acrylate monomer with a molecular formula of C11H20O2, CAS: 103-11-7. It is a clear liquid which is not soluble in water and completely soluble in alcohols and ethers. It has a flashpoint between 75 – 90°C and has a characteristic acrylic odour.2-ethyl hexyl acrylate is an acrylate monomor with a molecular formula of CH2=CHCOOC8H17. It is a clear liquid which is completely soluble in alcohols and ethers but not soluble in water. 2 ethylhexyl acrylate is not a very flammable liquid with a flashpoint between 75 – 90° C and has a characteristic acrylic odour.