Methyl methacrylate CAS No:80-62-6 C5H8O2

Key Applications

1. Key monomer for acrylic glass: This is the core raw material for producing polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, acrylic). The resulting acrylic glass features high light transmittance and impact resistance, and is widely used in applications such as optical lenses, advertising signs, and automotive windows.

2. Raw Material for Coatings and Adhesives: Used in the production of acrylic resin coatings to enhance the coating’s weather resistance, adhesion, and gloss; it is also a key synthetic monomer for high-performance acrylic adhesives.

‌3. Raw Material for Industrial Additives: Used in the production of lubricant additives, textile printing and dyeing auxiliaries, and leather treatment agents; it can also serve as a wetting agent for wood and cork, as well as an impregnating agent for motor windings, thereby improving the performance of related products.

‌4. Synthesis of Specialty Materials‌: Used in the preparation of ion-exchange resins, paper glazing agents, and insulating potting compounds; widely applied in fields such as electronic insulation and water treatment.

‌5. Food-Contact Compliant Raw Materials‌: Complies with FDA food-contact regulations; can be used in the synthesis of polymer materials for food packaging and as a permitted raw material for food flavorings.

Storage Requirements

1‌. General Environment‌: Store in a sealed container in a dedicated hazardous chemicals warehouse that is cool (below 15°C), dry, and well-ventilated.

2. Safety Controls: This product is a highly flammable liquid; its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air. Explosion-proof electrical and ventilation equipment must be used, and proper antistatic grounding must be maintained throughout the process. Additionally, exposure to heat or light can cause violent self-polymerization; polymerization within a sealed container may cause the container to swell, rupture, and explode. It is essential to ensure that the polymerization inhibitor content in the system meets the required standards. Storage with oxidizing agents, strong acids, or peroxide-containing substances is strictly prohibited.