POLY(2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE) Property

Density 

0.908 g/mL at 25 °C

Tg

-10

vapor density 

1.2 (37 °C, vs air)

Flash point:

40 °F

form 

Solution in toluene (Unit weight does not include weight of solvent.)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, homopolymer (25719-51-1)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,Xn

Risk Statements 

11-38-48/20-63-65-67

Safety Statements 

36/37-46-62

RIDADR 

UN 1993 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

2

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331Do NOT induce vomiting.

POLY(2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE) Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate) (PEHMA) may be used to synthesize binary polymeric blends with poly(butyl methacrylate). PEHMA may be utilized in the preparation of PEHMA /carbon black composites for gas sensing. PHEMA-antioxidant conjugate (Quercetin (Q) ) may be prepared for ophthalmologic uses.

Definition

ChEBI: A macromolecule composed of repeating 2-ethylhexyl 2-methylpropanoate units.

General Description

PEHMA exhibits biomimetic properties. It finds potential application as a flexible hydrogel for ophthalmologic applications.

Solubility in organics

Benzene, MEK, THF, toluene