Methyl acrylate is the fourth most used of acrylic esters for the production of acrylic acid fibers, fiber processing agents, molding resins, adhesives, paints, coatings and emulsions. It is a clear liquid and similar to most acrylates carries a distinctive sharp, fruity odor
99.5 % Min
10 Max
0.953 ~ 0.958
0.5 Max
(wt %) : 0.005 Max
(MEHQ wt ppm) : 15+/-5
86
0.503
80.3
< -75
7.9 +/- 0.4
15.6 °C
0.48
19 ~ 20
1.4003
2.8
2.5
acrid odor
colorless volatile liquid
Methacrylic acid is used industrially in the preparation of its esters, known collectively as methacrylates, such as methyl methacrylate. The methacrylates have numerous uses, most notably in the manufacture of polymers with trade names such as Lucite and Plexiglas.
Pharmaceutical, Resin & Coating