Description
2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (2-HEMA) is an ester of Methacrylic Acid and is used as a raw material in the synthesis of polymers. 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (2-HEMA) can form homopolymers and copolymers. Its copolymers can be prepared with (meth)acrylic acid and its salts, amides, and esters, as well as with (meth)acrylates, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, and other monomers.
Uses
Radiation-curable printing inks, wood/metal/plastic coatings, and electronic encapsulation.
Benefits
Enables balanced viscosity control and performance; supports high-gloss, scratch-resistant coatings.
Safety, Compliance & Notes
| Thermal Conductivity | ~0.17 W/m·K |
| Electrical Conductivity | Very low |
| Heat of Formation | −480 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | ~50 kJ/mol |
| Structure | CH₂=C(CH₃)–COO–CH₂–CH₂–OH |
| CAS Number | 868-77-9 |
| EINECS Number | 212‑782‑2 |
| Storage & Packaging | Store below 25°C in dark conditions. Protect from heat, light, and contaminants to avoid polymerization. |
| Product Stewardship | Ensure safe handling, spill control, and waste disposal per SDS and statutory norms. Maintain traceability for batches. |
| Note | Available in multiple grades/pack sizes; customization possible subject to order volume. |
| Notice | Handle and store as per SDS. Typical data is for guidance and not a specification unless stated in COA. |
