iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA)

iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA), a liquid formulation belonging to the acrylics and acrylates chemical family. iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) is tailored for industrial applications, particularly in chemical and industrial manufacturing, IBA serves as a versatile liquid for chemical manufacturing processes.

Chemical Name: Iso-Butyl Acrylate

CAS Number: 106-63-8

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefits

iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) is a monofunctional monomer with a characteristic high reactivity of acrylates and an aliphatic short chain moiety. iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) can be used to impart the following properties to polymers:

  • Chemical resistance
  • Hydrophobicity
  • Weatherability

Applications & Uses

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Applications
  • iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) forms homopolymers and copolymers. Copolymers of iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) can be prepared with acrylic acid and its salts, amides and esters, and with methacrylates, acrylonitrile, maleic acid esters, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, butadiene, unsaturated polyesters and drying oils, etc.
  • iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) is also a very useful feedstock for chemical syntheses, because it readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information
  • 170KG Steel drums
  • 850KG Composite IBC

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • In order to prevent polymerization, iso-Butyl Acrylate (IBA) must always be stored under air, and never under inert gasses. 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 of stainless steel or aluminum. Carbon steel is also acceptable, although the formation of rust may be a problem with product quality (color). Iron(III)-ions have been shown to be a weak polymerization initiator. If carbon steel is to be used, special procedures should be used to prepare the tank for use.
  • Regulations for the storage of flammable liquids must be observed (explosion-proof electrical equipment, vented tanks with flame arresters etc.). Storage tanks, pumps and pipes should be earthed.