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MERACRYL™ HEMA 98

CAS Number
868-77-9
EC Number
212-782-2
Chemical Name
Hydroxy Ethyl Methacrylate

Meracryl™ Hema 98 is a functional monomer that can copolymerize with other monomers to produce copolymers with a hydroxy group in the side chain. Hydroxyesters are recommended for heat or room temperature cured coatings with permanent marring and solvent resistance, high gloss retention and weatherability.

Identification

Molecular Weight
130.1 - 130.1 g/mol
CASE Ingredients Functions
Monomer

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Adhesives & Sealants — Building & Construction
  • Construction Adhesives
  • Sealants & Caulks
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Building & Construction — Building Materials
  • Construction Adhesives
  • Sealants & Caulks
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Resin Manufacturing
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
  • Textile Manufacturing

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Monomers & Intermediates
  • Monomers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Monomers & Oligomers
  • Acrylics Acrylates & Methacrylates

Other characteristics

Brand
MERACRYL
Synonyms

2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethanol, 2-HEMA, 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, Ethylene glycol methacrylate, Ethylene glycol monomethacrylate, Glycol methacrylate, Glycol monomethacrylate, HEMA, NSC 24180, β-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate

Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
Shelf LIfe

In the unopened container standard stabilized MERACRYL™ HEMA 98 has a shelf life of 6 months from date of delivery.

Cure
Heat Cure
Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • CASE Ingredients
Delivery Forms

MERACRYL™ HEMA 98 is available in Bulk, IBC and drums.

Packaging Type
  • Bulk
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
ChemicalFormula
C6H10O3
Base Chemicals End Uses
  • Acrylic Resins
  • Resins
Base Chemicals Functions
Monomer
REACH Registration Status
registered
Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH (Europe)
Compatible Polymers and Resins
Polyurethanes (PU)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Textiles
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular weight130.1g/mol
Boiling point213/1013°C/hPa
Glass transition temperature (Tg)55°C
Standard stabilization MEHQ 3)200±20ppm

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