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BMA

n-Butyl methacrylate & i-Butyl methacrylate

BMA is a colorless and transparent liquid that is widely used in paints, lubricants, paper processing agents, and fiber treating agents.

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01BMA Manufacturing Process

Naphtha Cracking
Center
Mixed C4 Raffinate-1 Butadiene Extraction MTBE
Synthesis
MTBE Cracking Isobutylene Oxidation Isobutylene MAAMethacrylic acid Methanol Esterification Transesterification n-Butyl alcohol MMAMethyl methacrylate n-BMA

02 Product Information

Product Information

Product Name

n-BMA

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Product Information

Product Name

i-BMA

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Specification

Specification

Item

Unit

Specification
/Properties

n-BMA

i-BMA

Purity

wt%

99.6 (Min.)

99.0 (Min.)

Color (APHA)

-

5 (Max.)

10 (Max.)

Water

ppm

500 (Max.)

500 (Max.)

Acid (as MAA)

ppm

50 (Max.)

50 (Max.)

Inhibitor
(MEHQ)

ppm

15 ± 2

10 ± 2

※ MEHQ : hydroquinone monomethyl ether
※ The polymerization inhibitor may vary in concentration, according to the customer's request.

Property

Property

Item

Unit

n-BMA

i-BMA

Molecular Weight

g/mol

142.2

142.2

Chemical Formular

-

CH₂=C(CH₃)
COO(CH₂)₃CH₃

CH₂=C (CH₃)
COOCH₂
CH(CH₃)₂

Specific Gravity

g/cm3

0.886~0.892

0.879~0.885

Boiling Point

163

155

Freezing Point

-50.0

-35

Heat of polymerization

kcal/kg

95

96

Solubility (water)

g/L

Slightly soluble

Slightly soluble

Flash Point
(Closed cup)

50

49

Ignition Point

290

390

Limits of Flammability

vol %

1.0 ~ 8.0

1.0 ~ 8.0

※ The above figures are representative values measured according to the test standards, and may differ from the actual specifications when the products are shipped

Shelf Life

Shelf Life<

Inhibitor
_content

Temp(℃)

Shelf Life<

MEHQ 10ppm

25

12 Months

35

8 Months

45

4 Months

MEHQ 25ppm

25

12 Months

35

12 Months

45

12 Months

MEHQ 100ppm

25

12 Months

35

12 Months

45

12 Months

03Applications

  • Paint image

    Paint

  • Lubricant additives image

    Lubricant additives

  • Textile processing agents image

    Textile processing agents

  • Ceramics glaze image

    Ceramics glaze

04Handling Methods and
Precautions

  • When Handling

    Wear proper protective device when handling the materials.

    Use in a well ventilated place.

    Use explosion-proof equipment and prevent static electricity from occurring.

    Install a local exhaust system in the handling area.

  • Storage Instructions

    Store it separately from strong oxidizers and peroxide.

    Avoid direct sunlight and store in a cool and ventilated, non-flammable place.

    Keep the temperature below 35°C.

    Keep it isolated from other stored materials.

    When storing in a sealed container, install a drainage path around the storage area and block the final exit of the drain, to reduce the leakage range of the chemicals in case of leaking.

    Take care to protect the container against any leakage, rust, or damage.

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