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VISIOMER® EHMA

CAS Number
688-84-6
Chemical Name
2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate
Chemical Family
Methacrylates
Molecular Weight
198.3 g/mol

VISIOMER® EHMA (2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate) is a hydrophobic monomer with a low glass transition temperature (Tg), minimal shrinkage, and low viscosity. This monomer offers flexibility and exhibits excellent dilution and solvency power. It is widely used in the production of various polymers for diverse applications across industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, oil and gas, personal care, and healthcare. Its unique properties make it a valuable component in the formulation of materials that require flexibility, low shrinkage, and efficient solvency capabilities.

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Monomer

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
  • Marine Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Architectural Coatings
  • Other Building & Construction Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Architectural Coatings
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Resin Manufacturing
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
  • Marine Coatings
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
  • Performance Flooring
Adhesives & Sealants — Industrial & Assembly Adhesives
  • Other Industrial & Assembly Applications
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
  • Exploration & Upstream
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Marine

Product Families

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

Other characteristics

Brand
VISIOMER
Labeling Claims
Label Friendly
Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • CASE Ingredients
Applicable Processes
Emulsion Polymerization
Base Chemicals End Uses
  • Adsorbents
  • Healthcare Products
  • Oil Repellent
  • Personal Care Products
  • Water Repellent
Chemical Base
  • Hydrophobic
  • Improved Flexibility
  • Low Glass Transition Temperature
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Low Viscosity
Base Chemicals Functions
Monomer
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Paper
  • Textiles
Adhesives And Sealants
  • Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
  • Structural Adhesive

Technical data

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2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)-10°C
Molecular Weight198.3g/mol

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