Methyl Acrylate
Specifications
Specification of Methyl Acrylate:
| Item | Index | ||
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, volatile liquid | ||
| Density g/cm3 | 0.956 | ||
| Freezing point ℃ | -75 | ||
| Boiling point（760mmHg）℃ | 80.3 | ||
| Viscosity cp （20 ℃） | 0.44 | ||
| Flash point ℃ | (-2.8（close cup)15.6（open cup） | ||
| Explosion point with air | vo1% Floor limit | 2.8 | |
| vo1% Superior limit | 25 | ||
Product Standard:
| Item | Index | ||
| Color（APHA） | ≤20(Drum） ≤10（Bulk） | ||
| Purity%（WT） | ≥99.5 | ||
| Water%（WT） | ≤0.05 | ||
| Free acidity %（WT） | ≤0.01 | ||
| Inhibitor ppm（WT） | 100±10 | ||
Packing & Storage
| Packing | 200L plastic drums, ISO tanks or Bulk | |||||||
| Storage | Keep cool and dry; keep away from fire and heat; handle with care; avoid breakage and leakage. | |||||||
| Shipping | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere | |||||||
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General Information
| Common Names | Methyl Acrylate, Methyl propenoate | ||||||
| Structure | C4H6O2 | ||||||
| CAS No. | 96-33-3 | Boiling Point (℃) | 80.2±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 | Melting Point (℃) | -75 | ||||
| Appearance | Clear and colorless | Vapor Pressure | 86.3±0.1 mmHg at 25°C | ||||
| HS Code | 2916121000 | Flash Point (℃) | 6.7±0.0 | ||||
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water and hence floats on water. | Autoignition Temperature (℃) | 465 | ||||
| Safety Phrases | S9-S25-S26-S33-S36/37-S43-S43A | ||
| RIDADR | UN 1919 3/PG 2 | ||
| WGK Germany | 2 | ||
| Packaging Group | II | ||
| Hazard Class | 3 | ||
| SYMPTOMS | FIRST AID | |
| Inhalation | Eye and nasal irritation and lacrimation | First, leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. Call a doctor IMMEDIATELY and be ready to take the victim to the hospital, even if no symptoms develop. |
| Skin | May burn skin or eyes upon short contact. | Immediately rinse the affected skin with water, while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. contact a hospital or poison control center, even if there are no symptoms |
| Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Rinse the victim's eyes with water or ordinary saline solution for 20-30 minutes, while calling a hospital or a toxicology center. |
| Ingestion | May cause severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract. | Do not induce vomiting，aggressive chemicals destroy the membranes of the mouth, throat and esophagus and, in addition, have a high risk of entering the victim's lungs during vomiting, which increases medical problems. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical, and IMMEDIATELY call the hospital or toxicology center. |
Methyl acrylate is empirically created via the process of esterification with methanol in the presence of acid catalysis. A practical instance of this is the vapor oxidation of propene (propylene) with oxygen ions in the presence of methanol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is Methyl acrylate?
A:Methyl acrylate is an acrylic monomer. It is useful in the preparation of polymers having rigid, flexible, ionic, nonionic, hydrophobic, or hydrophilic properties. Mechanism of the copolymerization of ethylene and α-olefins with methyl acrylate has been studied. Heck reaction of iodobenzene with methyl acrylate in the presence of triethylamine and sodium carbonate has been reported. The reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) bulk polymerization of methyl acrylate using 1-phenylethyl dithiobenzoate and 2-(2-cyanopropyl) dithiobenzoate (RAFT agents) has been studied. Reactive intermediates formed during the Heck reaction of methyl acrylate have been characterized by NMR spectroscopy.
Q:What is methyl acrylate used for?
A:Methyl acrylate is a raw material for applications including acrylic fibers, fiber processing agents, molding resins, adhesives, paints, coatings, and emulsions.Acrylic fibers are synthetic fibers made from a polymer (polyacrylonitrile) with an average molecular weight of ~100,000, about 1900 monomer units. For a fiber to be called "acrylic" in the US, the polymer must contain at least 85% acrylonitrile monomerAn emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are usually immiscible but under specific transforming processes will adopt a macroscopic homogeneous aspect and a microscopic heterogeneous one. In an emulsion, one liquid is dispersed in the other.
Q:Is methyl acrylate toxic?
A:Methyl Acrylate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a skin rash. Prolonged exposure to Methyl Acrylate may cause liver and kidney damage. Methyl Acrylate is a FLAMMABLE and REACTIVE LIQUID and a FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Q:How do you storemethyl acrylate ?
A:Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature 2-8 deg C. Light sensitive.Before entering confined space where this chemical may be present, check to make sure that an explosive concentration does not exist. Methyl acrylate must be stored to avoid contact with oxidizers (such as perchlorates, peroxides, permanganates, chlorates, and nitrates) since violent reactions occur. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well ventilated area away from heat and moisture. At temperatures above 20 deg C a violent reation could take place. Methyl acrylate should always be used with an inhibitor. Check that the correct concentration of inhibitor is used; if it is not, a violent reaction could occur. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where methyl acrylate is handled, used, or stored. Metal containers involving the transfer of 5 gallons or more of methyl acrylate should be grounded and bonded. Drums must be equipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs, and flame arresters. Use only non-sparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers of methyl acrylate. Wherever methyl acrylate is used, handled, manufactured, or stored, use explosion-proof electrical equipment and fittings.