Substance profile
2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate
2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate is a liquid.
01 · Identification
What 2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate is
2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate is a liquid. It melts at -41.5 °C, is practically insoluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as flammable agents - 2nd degree.
Other names for 2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate
- glycidyl acrylate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H311 | Toxic in contact with skin. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P313, P330, P331, P333, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 57 °C (134.6 °F) | at 2 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| 57.22 °C (135 °F) | at 2 mmHg (reduced pressure) | CAMEO | |
| Polymerization occurs at boiling point | HSDB | ||
| Melting point | -41.5 °C (-42.7 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.1 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| 1.1074 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| 10 to 50 mg/mL at 68.9 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 20.5 °C | CAMEO | |
| Vapor pressure | 2.97 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Flash point | 60.56 °C (141 °F) | HSDB | |
| Autoignition temperature | 415 °C (779 °F) | HSDB | |
| Vapor density | 4.4 (air = 1) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 2,3-epoxypropyl acrylate
Storage conditions
The effectiveness of phenolic inhibitors is dependent on the presence of oxygen and the monomers must be stored under air rather than an inert atmosphere. Temp must be kept low to minimize formation of peroxides and other products. ... The acrylic esters may be stored in mild or stainless steel, or aluminum. /Acrylic acid & derivatives/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Can react vigorously with oxidizers.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
GLYCIDYL ACRYLATE may be sensitive to polymerizing conditions and/or catalysts. This compound will react with oxidizers. (NTP, 1992)
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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