4-HBA
4-hydroxybutyl acrylate
4HBA has a primary hydroxyl group at the end of a longer alkyl chain which allows it to be used in UV curable formulations and improves flexibility. This can also be used to make specialty acrylic polyols.
Compared with HEA, we recommend this as an alternative in UV coatings because of the lower toxicity, corrosiveness, and volatility of 4HBA.
Properties
| Purity(GC) | 97% min |
|---|---|
| Color(APHA) | 50 max |
| Water Content | 0.5% max |
Chemicals
Chemical Structure
Identifiers
CAS#: 2478-10-6
EINECS#: 219-606-3
Function
- Low Toxicity
- Flexibility
- Low Volatility
Application
- Adhesives
- Automotive coatings
- Paint & Coatings-Waterborne
- Plastics & Other Flexible Substrates Coatings
- UV Cure Coatings
- UV Cured Systems
- UV Inkjet Inks