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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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Clear liquid
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Melting Point
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-90°C
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Boiling Point
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184°C
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Specific Gravity
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0.82-0.88
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Solubility in Water
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Insoluble
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Solvent solubility
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Soluble in ether
and alcohol
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Vapor density
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6.4
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Autoignition
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245°C
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 2;
Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 2
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Flash Point
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82°C
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Stability
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The stability
depends upon dissolved oxygen and MEHQ inhibitor. The presence of oxygen
is necessary for inhibitor to prevent polymerization.
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Applications
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It is used in formulating paints and making
dispersions for paints, inks, and adhesives. It is used in making
aqueous resins and dispersions for textiles and papers. It is also
used in emulsion polymerization
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Sales Specification
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Appearance
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Colorless
transparence liquid
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Assay
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99% Min
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Color, Hazen
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15
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Acidity (as Acrylic Acid)
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0.01%
Max
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Water
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0.1%
Max
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Inhibitor (MEHQ)
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50
+/- 5 PPM
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Packing
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In
180 KG plastic drum
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Transportation
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UN No.
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1993
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Hazard Class
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3
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Packing Group
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II
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