Product Description :
Butyl Acrylate is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid monomer used extensively in the manufacture of acrylic polymers and copolymers. It provides flexibility, toughness, weather resistance, and adhesion properties to polymer formulations.
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Odor: Mild fruity
- Boiling Point: 145–147°C
- Melting Point: -64°C
- Density: ~0.89 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Flash Point: 38–41°C
- Solubility: Slight in water; miscible with alcohols and esters
- Refractive Index: ~1.41
Chemical Properties
- Highly reactive vinyl monomer
- Polymerizes via free radical polymerization
- Contains inhibitors such as MEHQ or Hydroquinone
- Low glass transition temperature polymers (~ -54°C)
Compatibility
Copolymerizes with MMA, Styrene, Vinyl Acetate, Ethyl Acrylate, Acrylonitrile
Performance Advantages
- High elasticity and flexibility
- Excellent adhesion
- UV and weather resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Low temperature performance
Storage & Handling
- Store below 30°C
- Nitrogen blanketing recommended
- Avoid contamination
- Use stainless steel tanks
- Maintain inhibitor levels
Safety
- Flammable liquid
- Avoid ignition sources
- Use PPE
- Follow MSDS guidelines
Packaging
- Drums: 180–200 kg
- IBCs: 1000 kg
- Bulk tankers
Major Producers
BASF, Arkema, Dow, LG Chem, Nippon Shokubai, Reliance
Commercial Notes
- High-volume commodity monomer
- Strong demand from coatings and adhesives
- Pricing linked to propylene and crude oil markets
Technical Specification (Typical)
- Parameter Typical Specification
- Purity (GC) ≥ 99.5%
- Moisture Content ≤ 0.05%
- Inhibitor (MEHQ) 10–20 ppm
- Acidity (as Acrylic Acid) ≤ 0.01%
- Color (APHA) ≤ 10
- Density @20°C 0.888–0.892 g/cm³
Logistics, Transport & Regulatory Information
- HS Code: 2916.12.00 (Acrylic esters – indicative, verify country specific code)
- UN Number: UN 2348
- Proper Shipping Name: Butyl Acrylate, Stabilized
- Hazard Class: Class 3 – Flammable Liquid
- Packing Group: III
- IMDG Code: Class 3
- IATA: Class 3
- Flash Point: ~38°C
- Marine Pollutant: No
- Label Requirement: Flammable Liquid
Transport Precautions:
- Temperature controlled transport recommended
- Avoid sunlight and ignition sources
- Ensure inhibitor level during long transit
- Use vented containers
