Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

• Key monomer in production of methacrylate esters (MMA, EMA, BMA)

• Manufacture of specialty polymers and resins

• Used in coatings, adhesives, and ion-exchange resins

Secondary Applications

• Raw material in plastics and elastomers

• Used in paper, leather, and textile finishing

• Additive in construction and oilfield chemicals

End Industries Served: Polymers, Adhesives, Coatings, Construction, Textiles, Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 3), Skin Corrosive (Category 1B), Acute Toxicity (Category 4)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor

• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

• H332: Harmful if inhaled

• H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

• P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames

• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

• P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting

Storage Conditions

• Store under nitrogen in a cool, ventilated place

• Keep container tightly sealed and away from sunlight

• Always shipped and stored with polymerization inhibitor (MEHQ)

Transport Information

• ADR/RID: Class 8, UN2531, PG II

• IMDG: Class 8, UN2531

• IATA: Class 8, UN2531