Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)

Methyl Methacrylate is a high-quality industrial chemical widely used in coatings, adhesives, inks, resins, plastics, and specialty formulations. It offers reliable performance, chemical stability, and consistent processing characteristics, making it suitable for modern manufacturing and advanced industrial applications.

Technical Specifications
Absorption 4%
Acid Value ≤ 0.5mg
Volatility High
Packing Available 30kg Can, 200kg Drum
Melting Point -48°C
Appearance Clear to light yellow liquid
Odour Sweet, pungent ester odour
Molecular Weight 100.12g/mol
Boiling Point 100°C
Distillation Range 100°C
Freezing Point -48°C
Specific Gravity 0.94g/cm³
Refractive Index 1.41 at 20 °C
Flash Point 9°C
Specific Heat 1.7kJ/kg·K
Autoignition Temp 380°C

Description

Methyl Methacrylate is a reactive (meth)acrylate component used as a diluent/crosslinker in radiation‑curable formulations to balance viscosity, cure speed, and final film properties.

Uses

PMMA plastics; coatings; adhesives; resins.

Benefits

Fast polymerization; clear, hard polymers.

Safety, Compliance & Notes

Thermal Conductivity 0.16W/m·K.
Electrical Conductivity 0.000000001S/cm
Heat of Formation -385kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 31.8kJ/mol
Structure C5H8O2
CAS Number 80-62-6
EINECS Number 201-297-1
Storage & Packaging Keep sealed, cool, and dry; protect from UV and contamination; rotate stock (FIFO) and prevent unintended polymerization. (Applicable to Methyl Methacrylate handling.)
Product Stewardship Apply product stewardship: risk assessment, proper labeling, transport compliance, and customer communication via SDS/COA; avoid environmental release. (For Methyl Methacrylate.)
Note Note: For Methyl Methacrylate, confirm grade, inhibitor content (if any), and purity/spec limits with the supplier COA before formulation.
Notice NOTICE: This sheet is a compilation aid; always rely on the latest supplier documentation and applicable legal requirements for safe handling and performance. (For Methyl Methacrylate.)

Additional information

Weight

1 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, 200 kg