2-Hydroxyl Ethyl Acrylate - HEA - BASF

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Petrochemicals

Technical Information Specialty Monomers


TI/CP 1632 e
June 2016 Page 1 of 2

Supersedes edition dated June 2015

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
(HEA)
Acrylic acid ester, for manufacturing polymers and for use as a feed
stock for syntheses

CAS No.: 818-61-1


EINECS No.: 212-454-9

Molecular formula C5H8O3 Molar mass: 116.1 kg/kmol

Product specification Assay (Gas chromatography) min. 98.5 %


Ethylene glycol diacrylate content on dispatch max. 0.3 %
(Gas chromatography)
Water content (ASTM E 203) max. 0.15 %
Acid content (calc. as acrylic acid) max. 2.5 mg KOH/g
(ASTM D 1613)
Color on dispatch max. 10
(APHA, ASTM D 1209)
Standard stabilization (HPLC or ASTM D 3125) 250 ± 50 ppm MEHQ
The aforementioned data shall constitute the agreed contractual quality of the
product at the time of passing of risk. The data are controlled at regular
intervals as part of our quality assurance program. Neither these data nor the
properties of product specimens shall imply any legally binding guarantee of
certain properties or of fitness for a specific purpose. No liability of ours can be
derived therefrom.

Other properties Labelling according


to local Directives
Appearance clear, colorless see SDS
Physical form liquid
Odor ester-like, mild pungent
Density at 25 °C 1.106 g/cm3
Refractive index nd at 20 °C 1.451 – 1.454
Boiling point 200 °C
Flash point 101 °C
Freezing point < – 60 °C
Viscosity at 25 °C 11.17 mPa · s
Vapor pressure at 21.4 °C 0.1 mbar
TI/CP 1632 e June 2016 Page 2 of 2 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA)

Applications 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) forms homopolymers and copolymers.


Copolymers of 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) can be prepared with acrylic
acid and its salts, amides and esters, and with methacrylates, acrylonitrile,
maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene,
butadiene, unsaturated polyesters and drying oils, etc. 2-Hydroxyethyl
Acrylate (HEA) is also a very useful feedstock for chemical syntheses,
because it readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of
organic and inorganic compounds.

Features & Benefits 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) can be used to impart the following
properties to polymers:
 Chemical resistance
 Crosllinking
 Adhesion
 Scratch resistance
 Weatherability
 Rheology modifier
 Low VOC
Storage & Handling In order to prevent polymerization, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) must
always be stored under air, and never under inert gases. The presence of
oxygen is required for the stabilizer to function effectively. It has to contain
a stabilizer and the storage temeprature must not exceed 35 °C. Under
these conditions, a storage stability of one year can be expected upon
delivery. In order to minimize the likelihood of overstorage, the storage
procedure should strictly follow “first-in-first out” principle. For extended
storage periods over 4 weeks it is advisable to replenish the dissolved
oxygen content.
Over time the content of Ethylene Glycol Diacrylate slowly increases. If this
trace component is relevant to your process, the material should be
consumed within latest 6 months after receipt of the material.
The preferred construction material for tanks and pipes is stainless steel.
Carbon steel is also acceptable, although the formation of rust may be a
problem with product quality (colour). Iro(III)-ions have been shown to be a
weak polymerization initiator. If carbon steel is to be used, special
procedures should be used to prepare the tank for use. Storage tanks,
pumps and pipes should be earthed.
Safety A Safety Data Sheet has been compiled for 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA)
that contains up-to-date information on questions relevant to safety.

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 properties, 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. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure
that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
June 2016

BASF Group
www.specialty-monomers.basf.com

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