Ethyl acrylate
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester;
Acrylic acid, ethyl ester;
FEMA No. 2418;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 140-88-5
EINECS: 205-438-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Odor acrid pungent odor.
Solubility soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
15 (25°C)[1] |
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed. Easily oxidized.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
cat oral LD |
> 0.8mL/kg[2] |
|
guinea pig inhalation LCLo |
1204ppm/7H[2] |
|
monkey inhalation LC |
> 75ppm/6H[2] |
|
mouse inhalation LC50 |
16200mg/m3[2] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
599mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
1799mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse skin LD50 |
2997mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit inhalation LCLo |
1204ppm/7H[2] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
370mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
0.5mL/kg[2] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
1414ppm/4H[2] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
450mg/kg[2] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
800mg/kg[2] |
|
rat skin LDLo |
1800mg/kg[2] |
Overall carcinogenic evaluation: Group 2B (IARC).
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
human inhalation TCLo |
50ppm[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, dispersing, masking abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 17529.3 Ethyl acrylate for industrial use
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as monomer.
Use as film-forming agent.
2, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 140-88-5, Ethyl acrylate
[2]: ChemIDplus. 140-88-5, Ethyl acrylate
Update: 20141025(1); 20200524(2);