2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate

2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate is an organic chemical. It is an ester of methacrylic acid. It is a very useful chemical substance that is produced on a large scale by the addition of propylene oxide to methacrylic acid with a catalyst base and its chemical formula is C7H12O3. It is a categorised as a functional hydrophobic hydroxy monomer. It is also known as an enoate ester.

Chemical Appearance

2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate has the appearance of a clear and colourless liquid. Its vapours are heavier than air. It is a combustible substance and is slightly denser than water.

Chemical Applications and Strengths

2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate or 2HPMA is an extremely useful chemical and thus, has many significant applications. Its main applications and strengths are:

• 2-Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate is most commonly consumed as a raw material in the production of solid and emulsion polymers. It forms a homopolymer and copolymers.
• It is used in the production of low molecular weight organic compounds.
• It is largely used in the production of acrylic polyols for vehicle parts, refurbishment coatings and industrial scale coatings.
• It is also used as a co-monomer in unsaturated polyesters that are styrene based.
• It is extremely useful as a hydrophobic hydroxy monomer in the production of sealants.
• It is also extensively used for the production of flexible UV curable photopolymer printing plates.
• It is employed in the production of automotive and architectural coatings.
• It is utilised in the plastic industries for the large-scale production of plastics and plastic products.
• It is effectively put to use in the manufacturing of hygiene and cleaning products such as laundry detergents, soaps, degreasers, and stain removers etc.
• It is beneficial for use in the production of general adhesives and sealants.
• In the textile industries, it is used in the manufacturing of textile finishes.
• It is consumed for the production of light sensitive materials.
• In the process of oil production and transportation it is used as an essential additive.
• It is used in the production of dental filling material.
• It is used as a monomer for acrylic resins.
• It is used in the production of modifiers used for various purposes.
• It is used in the production of lubricants such as for engines, brake fluids and oils etc.
• It is used for elastomers and for laminating resins.
• It is also used as a monomer for nonwoven fabric binder.
• It is used in the manufacturing of rubber and its products.
• It is used in the production of process regulators such as accelerators, activators, oxidation agents, and reduction agents etc.