1,4-BUTANEDIOL DIMETHACRYLATE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 2082-81-7

1,4-BUTANEDIOL DIMETHACRYLATE

EINECS NO. 218-218-1
FORMULA C12H18O4
MOL WT. 226.27

H.S. CODE

2916.14
TOXICITY  
SYNONYMS Tetramethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate;
1,4-Butylene dimethacrylate; 2-Methyl-2-Propenoic acid, 1,4-butanediyl ester; BDDMA;
DERIVATION

 

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE

Clear liquid

MELTING POINT

-35 C

BOILING POINT > 250 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.025
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
pH  
VAPOR DENSITY  

AUTOIGNITION

 

NFPA RATINGS

Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0

REFRACTIVE INDEX

 

FLASH POINT > 115 C
STABILITY The stability depends upon dissolved oxygen and MEHQ inhibitor. The presence of oxygen is necessary for inhibitor to prevent polymerization.

APPLICATIONS

1,4-Butanediol Dimethacrylate is used as a functional monomer for polymers and as a crosslinking agent between the molecular chains of polymers. End application include adhesives & sealants, alkyd coating, elastomers, photoresist; photopolymer electronics, inks for improved adhesion, hardness, abrasion and heat resistance.

SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

clear liquid

TOTAL ESTERS

98.0% min

COLOR, APHA

100 max

FREE ACID

0.1% max

WATER

0.1% max

INHIBITOR

200 ± 20 ppm (Monomethyl Ether Hydroquinone)

TRANSPORTATION

PACKING 200kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS  
UN NO.

 

OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XI , Risk Phrases: 24-36/38-43, Safety Phrases: 28-39-45