1. Product Profiles Kerala Investment Potential
Products based upon 2 Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate (2 EHA) from Propylene Derivatives Petrochemical Project (PDPP) of BPCL Kochi Refinery (BPCL KR)
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation
Sep 2017
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2. 2 Ethyl Hexyl Acrylate (2-Propenoic Acid) is a chemical compound which belongs to the acrylates group. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet odour, it is used for the production of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
IUPAC Nomenclature: 2-Ethylhexyl prop-2-enoate
Chemical Formula: C11H20O2
Potential Products : Pressure sensitive adhesives, specialty adhesives, automotive clear coating, paint emulsions, alkyd resins and binders for construction industry
Can readily polymerized and displays a range of properties dependent upon the selection of the monomer and reaction conditions
Readily miscible with most organic solvents
Stable product, with only negligible solubility in water
PROPERTIES
Stable under recommended storage conditions

3. Origin
Parameter
Description
Plant
Acrylate Unit, Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP) of BPCL- KR
Raw Material
Acrylic Acid and 2 Ethyl Hexanol
Quantity
10 KTPA
Process description
Produced by esterification of Acrylic Acid with 2 Ethyl Hexanol in the presence of catalyst such as Para Toluene Sulphonic Acid with hydroquinone as a polymerization inhibitor

4. Technical Information
Parameter
Description
Supplied
Drums 200 litre capacity, Tank Trucks, Iso Containers
Physical Form
Clear, water-white liquid with a sweet odor
Density at 20 °C
0.740 – g/cm3
Boiling range
205 –210 °C

5. Other Uses Production of homopolymers
Used in the production of co-polymers, for example acrylic acid and its salts, esters, amides, methacrylates, acrylonitrile, maleates, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene and unsaturated polyesters
When used in latex paint formulations acrylic polymers have good water resistance, low
temperature flexibility and excellent weathering and sunlight resistance
Used in the production of polymer coatings and finishes, adhesives, sealants, and plastics.