2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA)

Because it rapidly conducts addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic chemicals, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA) is also a particularly valuable feedstock for chemical syntheses.

Features & Benefits:

• Chemical resistance

• Crosslinking

• Scratch resistance

• Adhesion

• Low VOC

• Rheology modifier

• Weatherability

Applications areas:

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA) is used in the preparation of solid polymers, dispersions, and polymer solutions, which are used as binders, film formers, adhesives, and sealants, coatings in various industries.

It is applied in the production of:

• Automotive Coatings

• Industrial Coatings

• Concrete Additives

• Adhesives

• Plastics

• UV Curables

Chemical Properties:

• Purity min. 98.5%

• Acid Value max. 2.5 mg KOH/g

• Water content max. 0.15%

• Color APHA max. 10

Physical Properties:

• Appearance clear, colorless

• Physical form liquid

• Odor ester-like, mild pungent

• Molecular weight 116.1 g/mol

• Density 1.106 g/cm³ at 25 °C

• Boiling Point 200 °C

• Freezing Point < – 60 °C

• Flash point 101 °C

• Viscosity 11.17 mPa · s

• Vapor Point 0.1 mbar at 21.4 °C

Storage & Handling:

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA) must always be stored under air, never under inert gases, to avoid polymerization. For the stabilizer to work properly, it needs to be in the presence of oxygen. It must contain a stabilizer and be stored at a temperature below 35°C. Under these circumstances, one year of storage stability can be predicted upon delivery.

Safety

A Safety Data Sheet has been compiled for 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) that contains up-to-date information on questions relevant to safety.

Packaging:

2-HEA can be purchased in IBC or drums.