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Methyl methacrylate, 99%, stab., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methyl methacrylate is used as a monomer in the manufacturing of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). It is also used in the manufacturing of the co-polymer methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS), which is a modifier for polyvinyl chloride. It plays an important role as the cement used in total hip replacements as well as total knee replacements. It is also involved in the preparation of other methacrylates viz. ethyl methacrylate (EMA), butyl methacrylate (BMA) and 2-ethyl hexyl methacrylate (2-EHMA) and methacrylic acid (MAA), which finds application as an intermediate in the manufacture of coating polymers and textile applications.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Methyl methacrylate is used as a monomer in the manufacturing of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). It is also used in the manufacturing of the co-polymer methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS), which is a modifier for polyvinyl chloride. It plays an important role as the cement used in total hip replacements as well as total knee replacements. It is also involved in the preparation of other methacrylates viz. ethyl methacrylate (EMA), butyl methacrylate (BMA) and 2-ethyl hexyl methacrylate (2-EHMA) and methacrylic acid (MAA), which finds application as an intermediate in the manufacture of coating polymers and textile applications.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, peroxides, amines, bases, acids, reducing agents and halogens.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -48°C |
| Density | 0.939 |
| Boiling Point | 100°C to 101°C |
| Flash Point | 10°C (50°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.415 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN1247 |
| Beilstein | 605459 |
| Merck Index | 14,5941 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl methacrylate
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl methacrylate
RUO – Research Use Only