2 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate 2-HEA 97.5% CAS No 818-61-1

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Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting point	-60 °C
Boiling point	90-92 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.106 g/mL at 20 °C
Vapor density	>1 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	<0.1 mm Hg (20 °C)
Refractive index	n20/D 1.45(lit.)
Flash point	209 °F
Storage conditions	< 30°C
Acidity coefficient (pKa)	13.85±0.10(Predicted)
Form	Liquid
Colour	Colorless
Explosive limit	0.9-6.0%(V)
Odor	Ester like odour
Water solubility	soluble
Exposure limit	0.9-6.0%(V)
Stability	Stability Stable, but polymerizes readily, so is usually inhibited with hydroquinone or its monomethyl ether. Susceptible to hydrolysis. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Main Applications

This product can be copolymerized with many monomers such as acrylic acid and ester, acrolein, acrylonitrile, acrylamide, methacrylonitrile, vinyl chloride, styrene, etc. The resulting product can be used to treat fibers and improve the water resistance and solvent resistance of the fibers , Anti-wrinkle and waterproof; also used in the manufacture of excellent thermosetting coatings, synthetic rubber, as lubricant additives, etc. In terms of adhesives, copolymerization with vinyl monomers can improve its bonding strength. In paper processing, it can be used to make acrylic emulsion for coating to improve its water resistance and strength.Main Applications

Mainly used in the manufacture of thermosetting acrylic coatings, light-curing acrylic coatings, photosensitive coatings, adhesives, textile treatment agents, paper processing, water quality stabilizers and polymer materials, etc. It has the characteristics of low usage, but can significantly improve the performance of the product.