Ethyl Acrylate
| Formula: | C₅H₈O₂ |
| CAS Number: | 140-88-5 |
| EC Number (EINECS): | 201-177-9 |
| HS Code: | 29161200 |
| UN Number: | 1917 |
| IUPAC Name: | Ethyl Prop-2-enoate |
| Also Known As: | Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Propenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester |
| Molecular Weight, g/mol: | 100.12 |
Typical Specifications
| Appearance: | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor: | Pungent, acrid |
| Melting Point, °C: | –71 |
| Boiling Point, °C: | 99–100 |
| Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): | 0.923 |
| Flash Point, °C: | 9 (closed cup) |
| Refractive Index (20°C): | 1.401 |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C): | 29 mmHg |
| Purity, %: | ≥99.5 |
| Grades Available: | Industrial, Polymerization Grade, Technical |
| Packaging: | 180–200kg drums, 1000kg IBC, bulk ISO tanks |
Applications / Uses
Primary Applications
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Raw material for emulsion polymers, resins, and adhesives
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Used in textiles, coatings, paints, and varnishes
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Co-monomer in polymer production (impact modifiers, acrylic elastomers)
Secondary Applications
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Intermediate in plastics and acrylic fibers
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Additive in water treatment chemicals
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Oilfield and construction industry applications
End Industries Served: Polymers, Adhesives, Coatings, Textiles, Construction, Oil & Gas, Water Treatment
Safety & Handling Information
Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 2), Acute Toxicity (Category 4), Skin Irritant (Category 2), Eye Irritant (Category 2A)
Hazard Statements (H-Codes):
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H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
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H302: Harmful if swallowed
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H315: Causes skin irritation
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H319: Causes serious eye irritation
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H332: Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):
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P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames
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P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
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P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED – Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
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P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES – Rinse cautiously with water
Storage Conditions
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Store under nitrogen in a cool, ventilated place
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Keep container tightly sealed and away from sunlight
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Always shipped and stored with polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ)
Transport Information
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ADR/RID: Class 3 (Flammable liquids), UN1917, PG II
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IMDG: Class 3, UN1917, PG II
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IATA: Class 3, UN1917, PG II
Regulatory Information
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REACH Status (EU): Registered
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FDA Approval: Not approved for food use
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ISO Certification: Available on request (ISO 9001 for manufacturing grade)
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Country Standards: Meets ASTM / BIS / Technical specifications depending on grade