China chemical colorless liquid methyl methacrylate MMA C5H8O2 methyl methacrylate MMA liquid

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Methyl methacrylate（MMA）

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It is a colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water, and soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol.Mainly used as a monomer of plexiglass, but also used in the producing of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, sizing agents for wood and cork, and paper glazing agents.

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Product Detail

Product Tags

Alias: MMA;α-Methyl methacrylate

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid

Chemical formula: C5H8O2

Particular weight:100.116

CAS: 80-62-6

EINECS:201-297-1

Melting point: -48 ℃

Boiling point: 100 ℃

Solubility: slightly soluble

Density: 0.943 g/cm³

Technical data

Item	Excellent grade	First grade	Qualified product
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid,no visible impurities
Chroma (Platinum Cobalt)/hazen	≤5	≤10	≤20
Density(p20) g/cm3	0.942–0.944	0.942–0.946	0.938–0.948
Acidity(as methacrylic acid) mg/kg	≤50	≤100	≤300
Moisture mg/kg	≤400	≤600	≤800
Methyl methacrylate w/%	≥99.9	≥99.8	≥99.5
2,4 dimethyl 6-tert-butylphenol mg/kg	—-	—-	—-

Application

Mainly used as a monomer of plexiglass, but also used in the manufacture of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, sizing agents for wood and cork, and paper glazing agents.

Protective measures

Respiratory protection: Self-priming filter respirators (half masks) should be worn when exposure to its vapors is possible.

Eyes Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles.

Body Protection: Wear anti-static overalls.

Hand Protection: Wear rubber oil-resistant gloves.

Other protection: Smoking is strictly prohibited at the work site. After work, take a shower. Pay attention to personal hygiene.

Storage Precautions: Usually the product is added with a polymerization inhibitor.Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Keep away from light.The storage temperature should not exceed 30℃. The packaging is required to be sealed and not in contact with the air.It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, alkalis, halogens, etc., and should not be mixed. It should not be stored in large quantities or stored for a long time.Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Prohibit the use of mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. Storage areas should be equipped with emergency release equipment and suitable containment materials.