iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA)

iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is an ester of Methacrylic Acid and is used as a raw material component in the synthesis of polymers. iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is a hydrophobic monofunctional methacrylate monomer consisting of a methacrylate group with a characteristic high reactivity and a cyclic hydrophobic group. iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) forms homopolymers and copolymers. Copolymers of iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) can be prepared with (meth)acrylic acid and its salts, amides, and esters, and with (meth)acrylates, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, unsaturated polyesters and drying oils, etc.

iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is also a very useful feedstock for chemical syntheses because it readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds.

Product Type: iso Methacrylate Monomer

Features & Benefits:

Chemical resistance
Hydrophobicity
Impact strength
Low shrinkage
Good wetting
Adhesion
Weatherability

Applications areas:

iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is a very useful starting material in applications such as anaerobic adhesives, vacuum impregnation sealants, high solids acrylic polyols for automotive coatings. iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) offers low viscosity and low odor combined with low shrinkage on polymerization. iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) is with a low glass transition temperature (Tg) and hence is excellent as a flexible and plasticizing monomer.

It is applied in the production of:

Coatings and Inks
Plastics
Personal care
Adhesives
UV Curables

Chemical Properties:

Purity

min. 98.0 %
Acid Value

max. 0.05 %
Water content

max. 0.2 %
Color APHA

max. 50

Physical Properties:

Appearance

Clear, pale yellow
Physical form

Liquid
Odor

ester-like
Molecular weight

226.4 g/mol
Polymer Tg

–28 °C
Tg

–28 °C
Density

0.882 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point

263 °C
Freezing Point

– 116 °C
Flash point

100 °C
Viscosity

3.14 mPa · s at 20 °C
Vapor Point

0.0156 mbar at 25 °C

In order to prevent polymerization, iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) must always be stored under air, and never under inert gases. The presence of oxygen is required for the stabilizer to function effectively. It has to contain a stabilizer and the storage temperature must not exceed 35 °C. Under these conditions, a storage stability of one year can be expected upon delivery. In order to minimize the likelihood of overstorage, the storage procedure should strictly follow the “first-in-first-out” principle. For extended storage periods over 4 weeks it is advisable to replenish the dissolved oxygen content. Storage tanks and pipes should be made out of stainless steel or aluminium. Storage tanks, pumps and pipes should be earthed.

Storage & Handling:

Safety

A Safety Data Sheet has been compiled for iso-Decyl Methacrylate (IDMA) that contains up-to-date information on questions relevant to safety.

Note

The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

It can be purchased in bulk or packed in drums or IBC.

Delivery conditions

It can be purchased in bulk or packed in drums or IBC.

Specification:

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