2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate(HEMA) CAS NO.868-77-9

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate(HEMA)

Formula: C6H10O3
CAS. 868-77-9
Molecular Weight: 130.14

Physical Properties

Relative density:    1.074 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Flash point:  108 °C - closed cup

Specifications

Apearance:          Colorless, transparent, and easily flowing liquid

Assay:                 97.0%Min.

Water:                 0.2%Max.

Color:(Hazen)           20Max.

Free acid:              0.2%Max.

Application

Mainly used as an active diluent and crosslinking agent in radiation curing systems.Used in the plastic industry to manufacture acrylic esters containing active hydroxyl groups.Mainly used for manufacturing thermosetting coatings, fiber processing agents, binders, photosensitive resins, and medical polymer materials.Used for producing coatings for high-class cars, which can maintain the gloss of the coating surface for a long time.Co-polymerization with polyurethane polyols which can improve the light resistance of polyurethane and prevent it from turning yellow.