Product Name:

Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA)

WCode:

05-006

CAS No.

97-63-2

Molecular Formula:

H2C=C(CH3)CO2C2H5

Formula Weight:

114.14

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Physical State

Clear liquid

 

Melting Point

-75 °C

 

Boiling Point

117-119 °C

 

Specific Gravity

0.912

 

Solubility in Water

Negligible

 

Vapor Density

3.9

 

Refractive Index

1.415

 

NFPA Ratings

Health: 2;  Flammability: 3;  Reactivity:0

 

Flash Point

19°C

 

Stability

The stability depends upon dissolved oxygen and MEHQ inhibitor. The presence of oxygen is necessary for inhibitor to prevent polymerization.

 

 

 

 

Applications

 

Ethyl Methacrylate is a base material for coatings and adhesives. It is used in resins, solvent, coatings, adhesives, oil additives, dental products, textile emulsions, leather and paper finishing. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.

 

 

Sales Specification

 

Assay

98.5% Min

 

Acidity

0.5% – 0.1%

 

Water

0.5% Max

 

Color

20 – 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packing

 

In 180 KG plastic drum

 

Transportation

Packing Group

III

UN No

2277

Hazard Class

3