2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (2-HEA)

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
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Description

2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate is an organic compound. It is an ester of acrylic acid. It is a very useful chemical compound that is industrially produced by liquid phase esterification of acrylic acid with ethylene oxide. It is also produced by the reaction of acrylic acid with ethylene glycol. Its chemical formula is C5H8O3. Chemical Appearance 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate has the appearance of a clear and colourless liquid. It is slightly less dense than water. Its vapours are heavier than air. It is corrosive to tissue. It may polymerise exothermically if heated or contaminated. It has a mildly pungent ester like odour. Chemical Applications and Strengths 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate or 2HEA is an extremely useful chemical compound and therefore, has many industrial applications. Its main applications and strengths are: 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate is most commonly used for the production of solid polymers and polymer solutions. It forms homopolymers and copolymers.

  • Import-export - chemicals and pharmaceuticals
  • chloride
  • phosphates
  • activated carbon

Product characteristics

CAS Number
818-61-1
HS Code
29161290

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9586 Fürnitz - Austria

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