Ethyl Acrylate
Ethyl acrylate (EA) is used in the production of coatings and inks, adhesives, sealants, plastics and elastomers.
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| Identifiers | |
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| IUPAC Name | Ethyl Acrylate |
| Synonym | 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester |
| CAS Number | 140-88-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Properties | |
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| Appearance | clear, colorless liquid |
| Melting Point | -71.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 99.8 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Relative Density | 0.92 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 40 hPa at 20.9 °C |
| Surface Tension | not surface active |
| Water Solubility | 20 g/L at 20 °C |
| Partition Coefficient | 1.18 at 25 °C |
| Flashpoint | 9°C |
| Flammability | Highly flammable liquid and vapor |
| Explosive properties | Non explosive |
| Self-ignition temperature | 372 °C |
| Hazards | |
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| H-Phrases | H225; H302; H312; H315; H317; H319; H331; H335; H412 |
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H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302: Harmful if swallowed H312: Harmful in contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H319: Causes serious eye irritation H331: Toxic if inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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