Butyl acrylate (2-Propenoic acid butyl ester)
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Chemical natures |
Butyl acrylate is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor. It is readily miscible with most organic solvents. Sensitization to n-butyl acrylate can occur in those in the dental profession. |
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Applications |
Intermediate in organic synthesis, polymers and copolymers for solvent coatings, adhesives, paints, binders, emulsifiers. Butyl acrylate is primarily used as a reactive building block to produce coatings and inks,adhesives, sealants, textiles, plastics and elastomers. |
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Physical form |
A clear colorless liquid with a sharp characteristic odor |
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Hazard Class |
3 |
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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 |
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Typical properties
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Melting point |
-69 °C |
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Boiling point |
61-63 °C60 mm Hg(lit.) |
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density |
0.894 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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vapor density |
>1 (vs air) |
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vapor pressure |
3.3 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.410(lit.) |
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Fp |
63 °F |
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storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
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Safety
When handling this product, please comply with the advice and information given in the safety data sheet and observe protective and workplace hygiene measures adequate for handling chemicals.
Note
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain proper- ties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights, etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. The agreed contractual quality of the product results exclusively from the statements made in the product specification. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our product to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
