Methyl methacrylate (MMA), also known as methyl isobutylate, is an organic compound, chemical formula C5H8O2, colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents, mainly used as a monomer of organic glass, but also used in the manufacture of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, wood and cork infiltrators, paper glazing agents and so on.
On October 27, 2017, the list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization was initially collated for reference, and methyl isocrotonate was in the list of 3 types of carcinogens.
Chinese name: methyl methacrylate
Foreign name: Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Other names: α-methyl methacrylate, methyl methyl, methyl isocrotonate
Chemical formula: C5H8O2
Molecular weight: 100.116
CAS login number: 80-62-6
EINECS login number: 201-297-1
Melting point: -48 ℃
Boiling point: 100 ℃
Water soluble: slightly soluble
Density: 0.943 g/cm³
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Flash point: 8 ℃
Security description: S24; S37; S46
Danger symbol: F
Hazard description: R11; R37/38; R43
Storage precautions: Usually the product has an inhibitor. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. Store away from light. The temperature of the reservoir should not exceed 30℃. The package should be sealed and not in contact with air. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, acids, bases, halogens, etc., and should not be mixed. Do not store in large quantities or for a long time. Explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities are adopted. Do not use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to spark. The storage area should be equipped with leak emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials.
Transport precautions: Transport vehicles should be equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. It is best to transport early and early in summer. The tank (tank) car used in transportation should have a grounding chain, and a hole partition can be provided in the tank to reduce static electricity generated by shock. It is strictly prohibited to mix with oxidants, acids, alkalis, halogens, food chemicals, etc. During transportation, it should be protected from sunlight, rain and high temperature. Stay away from fire, heat source and high temperature area during stopover. The exhaust pipe of the vehicle carrying the article must be equipped with a fire retardant device, and the loading and unloading of mechanical equipment and tools that are easy to produce sparks is prohibited. Road transport should follow the prescribed route, do not stay in residential areas and densely populated areas. It is forbidden to slip them in railway transportation. It is strictly prohibited to use wooden or cement ships for bulk transport.
Application
It is mainly used as a monomer of plexiglass, and is also used in the manufacture of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, wood and cork infiltrators, paper glazing agents, etc.
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