2-Ethylhexyl acrylate

Description

1. Product Overview

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is a high-purity, monofunctional acrylic monomer used primarily as a building block for emulsion polymers, solution acrylics, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Its key value proposition lies in imparting exceptional low-temperature flexibility, water resistance, and UV durability to finished products. Strategically, this monomer is critical for manufacturers seeking to replace plasticizers or upgrade from shorter-chain acrylates, directly impacting end-use performance in construction, automotive, and packaging industries.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (C₁₁H₂₀O₂), CAS 103-11-7, inhibited with MEHQ (15–20 ppm)

• Purity level: ≥99.5% (GC analysis)

• Physical characteristics: Clear colorless liquid; density ~0.885 g/mL at 25°C; viscosity ~1.5 mPa·s; Tg (homopolymer) –70°C

• Packaging options: 180 kg net steel drums, IBC totes (950–1000 kg), isotanks (20 MT)

• Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture when stored below 30°C, away from light and initiators

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Adhesives & sealants (PSA, laminating, construction): Provides superior tack, peel strength, and low-temperature bonding compared to butyl acrylate; reduces plasticizer migration.

• Industrial & architectural coatings: Enhances weatherability and flexibility in exterior latex paints; outperforms methyl acrylate in chalk resistance and film integrity.

• Textile & leather finishing: Imparts soft hand feel and wash durability without embrittlement.

• Cost advantage: Lower VOC contribution and higher solids loading than many alternative acrylic esters, improving throughput and regulatory compliance.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch purity variance <0.1% via SPC-controlled manufacturing; MEHQ level verified on each COA.

• Supply reliability: Multi-plant, redundant production capacity (Asia, Europe, Americas) with 24/7 inventory buffer.

• Logistics capability: Dedicated bulk isotank fleet and temperature-controlled warehousing; 72-hour dispatch for urgent orders.

• Sustainability: Mass-balance certified bio-attributed grades available; reduced residual waste through returnable packaging programs.

• Technical support: Full reactivity, stability, and formulation compatibility data; rapid troubleshooting via dedicated applications lab.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk) / 1 IBC (950 kg) for trial samples

• BULK 20MT: Standard isotank shipment, 20 MT net weight

• Loading capacity (per 20-ft container): 18–20 MT in isotank (direct-dispatch) / 80 drums (14.4 MT) / 20 IBCs (19 MT)