Methyl Methacrylate

Methyl methacrylate is a monomer that appears as a clear and colorless liquid.  MMA is a methyl esther of methacrylic acid.  It is a reactive resing and commonly used as cement in dentistry, orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmology.  The largest use of MMA is as a comonomer in paints and coatings.

Typical Product Specifications

TITLE

INFORMATION

FORMULA WEIGHT

100.12

FREEZING POINT (°C)

-48

SPECIFIC HEAT

1.89 J/(g*C)

VISCOSITY AT 20°C

0.56 mPa

ASSAY

99.8 % Min

WATER CONTENT

0.1% Max

COLOR, APHA

10 Max

INHIBITOR (MEHQ)

8 – 15 ppm

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

0.942 – 0.946

REFRACTIVE INDEX

1.4110

METHACRYLIC ACID

0.005 % Max

ODOR

sharp fruity odor

VAPOR PRESSURE

40 mm (25.5 c)

COLOR

colorless volatile liquid

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

100.1

FLASH POINT

(toc) 13

SOLUBILITY

mek, thf, esters, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons

CLASS

Specialty Chemicals,  Acrylates and Methacrylates,  Industrial Chemicals,  Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals

FUNCTIONS

Intermediates

INDUSTRY

Industrial,  Resin & Coating

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