2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
| Abbreviation |
2-HEMA |
| Plant |
Niigata |
| Main Applications |
Coating compounds, photosensitive resins, contact lens |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. |
(2)-1044 |
Properties
| Molecular Weight |
130 |
| Appearance |
Colorless transparent liquid |
| Odor |
Aromatic odor |
| Refractive Index (25℃) |
1.451 |
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
205 |
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
-12 |
| Flash Point (℃) |
107 (Cleveland open-cup flash test) |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) |
No data |
| Flammability Limits/ Ranges (vol%) |
No data |
| Vapour Pressure |
No data |
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) |
6.1 |
| Solubility |
Readily soluble in water |
| Stability/Reactivity |
Polymerize under sunlight and heat |
Applicable Laws
| Industrial Safety and Health Law |
Sensitizing Chemical Substances |
| High Pressure Gas |
- |
| Fire Service Law |
Class 4 Petroleum No.3, soluble in water |
| 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 |
Irritable to the skin and the mucosa.
Sensitized effect. |
Product Standard
| Color Number (APHA) |
30 or less |
| Specific Gravity (20/4℃) |
1.072~1.076 |
| Free Acid (%) |
1.0 or less |
| Purity (%) |
No less than 97.0 |
| Water Content (%) |
0.3 or less |
| Polymerization Inhibitor (ppm standard) |
MEHQ50 |
Inquiries
Natural Gas Chemicals Company
Organic Chemicals Division
TEL: +81-3-3283-4747
FAX: +81-3-3287-0837
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