CAS 10311-7 | 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate for Resins & Adhesives

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (2EHA) with CAS 103117 is a key monomer in the production of acrylic resins, where it modifies polymer properties to enhance flexibility, impact resistance, and weatherability. When copolymerized with monomers such as methyl methacrylate, styrene, or acrylic acid, 2EHA introduces its branched 2-ethylhexyl chain into the polymer backbone, reducing the resin’s crystallinity and lowering its glass transition temperature (Tg). This results in resins that are more flexible and less brittle, capable of withstanding mechanical stress and temperature fluctuations without cracking—properties critical for applications like flexible packaging films, automotive interior components, and sealants. The hydrophobic nature of the 2-ethylhexyl chain also improves the resin’s resistance to water and moisture, making it suitable for outdoor applications such as exterior coatings, marine resins, and weatherproof seals. In emulsion resins, 2EHA aids in film formation, ensuring the dried resin forms a continuous, uniform layer with excellent adhesion to various substrates, including metal, plastic, and wood. E Plus Chemical Co., Ltd. produces 2EHA with CAS 103117 at 99% purity using advanced catalytic polymerization technology, ensuring minimal impurities that could disrupt polymerization or degrade resin performance. The company’s 50,000-ton annual capacity supports large-scale resin production, with consistent monomer quality enabling batch-to-batch uniformity in resin properties. By varying the concentration of 2EHA in resin formulations, manufacturers can tailor the final product’s flexibility: higher 2EHA content yields more flexible resins for applications like squeeze tubes or elastic coatings, while lower content produces harder resins for rigid plastic additives or high-gloss finishes. This adaptability, combined with the monomer’s inherent durability, makes 2EHA with CAS 103117 a versatile building block in the resin industry, enabling the development of high-performance materials for diverse industrial and consumer markets.