2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (1,2-Ethanediol,mono(2-methyl)-2-propenoate)

Chemical natures

Unstable - may polymerize in the absence of stabilizer. May be stabilized with, or contain small amounts of, diethylene glycol monomethacrylate, di(ethylene glycol)dimethacrylate, methacrylic acid. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, free radical initiators, peroxides, steel. Closed containers may explode if heated due to runaway polymer

Applications

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used for preparation of hydrophilic polymers for biomedical devices.

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is the methacrylic monomer for use in UV inks, adhesives, lacquers, dental materials, artificial nails, etc.

2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used in UV-curable inks and coatings. It is also used in adhesives, artificial nails, dental materials and lacquers. In dentistry, it is one of the main volatile acrylates along with methyl methacrylate. Further, it is used as a monomer in the synthesis of polymers for dental prosthetics and for geotechnical grouting in construction work

Physical form

Clear liquid

Hazard Class

8

Shelf life

According to our experience, the product can be stored for 12 months from the date of delivery if kept in tightly sealed containers, protected from light and heat and stored at temperatures between 5 - 30°C

Typical properties

Melting point

-12 °C

Boiling point

67 °C3.5 mm Hg(lit.)

density

1.073 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density

5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.01 mm Hg ( 25 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.453(lit.)

Fp

207 °F

storage temp.

2-8°C