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2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 97%, stab. with 4-methoxyphenol
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with hot water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -12°C |
| Density | 1.071 |
| Boiling Point | 250°C |
| Flash Point | 101°C (213°F) |
| Odor | Ester-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.453 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 1071583 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with hot water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
RUO – Research Use Only
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