General Description
A clear colorless liquid. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Corrosive to tissue. Flash point 120°F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may rupture violently. Used to make plastics.
Reactivity Profile
A functional monomer of thermosetting acrylic resins.
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and skin.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Containers may explode
Description
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) is contained in Lowicryl
4KM and K11M resins. It caused contact dermatitis
in workers embedding media for electron microscopy.
It may also be contained in UV -cured nail gel used for
photobonded sculptured nails.
Chemical Properties
clear liquid
Uses
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is an acrylic monomer for use in UV inks, adhesives, lacquers, artificial nails, etc.
Application
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) is a monomer that is widely used in the field of material synthesis for the production of various types of polymers, such as hydrogels, coatings, adhesives, and thermosets. Its versatility lies in its ability to copolymerize with a variety of monomers, resulting in a wide range of polymer properties and applications. Its main use is in the production of hydrogels, which are highly absorbent and can be used in wound dressings, contact lenses, drug delivery systems, and other biomedical applications. Additionally, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-based coatings and adhesives are used in various surface modification and bonding applications, owing to their excellent adhesion, flexibility, and chemical resistance properties.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Potential Exposure
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate is contained in Lowicryl 4KM and K11M resins. It caused contact dermatitis in workers embedding media for electron microscopy. It may also be contained in ultraviolet-curable nail gel used for photobonded sculptured nails.
Toxics Screening Level
The Initial Threshold Screening Level (ITSL) 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate is 1 μg/m3 with annual averaging time.
