Butyl Acrylate (n-Butyl Acrylate) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- N-Butyl Acrylate
- Butyl Acrylate Monomer
- Acrylic Acid Butyl Ester
- Butyl 2-Propenoate
Butyl acrylate supplier Malaysia for emulsion polymer, adhesive and coating resin plants buying the monomer itself. Written as n-butyl acrylate on a specification sheet, it is the butyl ester of acrylic acid under CAS 141-32-2 and formula C7H12O2. It is not butyl acetate, the solvent whose shorthand looks similar.
Commercial trade runs on one technical butyl acrylate monomer grade, always inhibited, usually with hydroquinone monomethyl ether. Offers separate on the declared inhibitor level and on the water and acidity limits, so a polymer plant states those rather than ordering on the name alone. No inhibitor figure is published here because it belongs to the documentation for the grade quoted.
As the soft comonomer in an acrylic recipe, butyl acrylate lowers the glass transition temperature and gives the finished film its flexibility and tack. That puts it in pressure-sensitive adhesives for tapes and labels, architectural and industrial coating binders, construction adhesives and sealants, textile, leather and nonwoven finishes, and paper coating latices.
Send the polymerisation specification, any inhibitor range, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, pack format, documentation and timing are settled at quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 141-32-2
- Formula
- C7H12O2
- Grade
- technical, inhibited
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a sharp fruity odour
Butyl Acrylate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical butyl acrylate monomer | clear, colourless inhibited liquid | — | The standard reactor charge for acrylic emulsion and solution polymerisation, supplied with the usual hydroquinone monomethyl ether stabiliser. Suits adhesive, binder and coating resin plants running a validated recipe. | Drum, IBC or bulk quantities are matched at quotation. |
| Butyl acrylate at a specified inhibitor level | clear, colourless inhibited liquid | — | For processes that state the stabiliser level in ppm because it governs storage life and how the polymerisation initiates. Give the range the plant works to instead of accepting an unstated figure. | Drum, IBC or bulk quantities are matched at quotation. |
| Butyl acrylate to tighter water and acidity limits | clear, colourless inhibited liquid | — | Where residual acidity or moisture would upset a copolymer, a specialty resin or a sensitive initiator system. Send the limits the specification sets so the requirement can be reviewed before quotation. | Drum, IBC or bulk quantities are matched at quotation. |
How to buy butyl acrylate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for butyl acrylate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Odour | sharp, fruity, characteristic of an acrylate ester | — |
| CAS number | 141-32-2 | — |
| Chemical formula | C7H12O2 (CH2=CHCOOC4H9) | — |
| Product type | the n-butyl ester of acrylic acid, supplied as a reactive liquid monomer | — |
| Stabiliser | normally inhibited with hydroquinone monomethyl ether; the declared level is confirmed against the required grade rather than assumed | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, acidity and inhibitor content confirmed against the required specification | — |
Butyl Acrylate applications
Safety and handling
Butyl acrylate is a flammable, polymerisable liquid monomer with a strong odour. Keep containers closed in a cool, well-ventilated store away from heat, ignition sources, oxidisers and peroxide initiators, and work to the safety data issued for the quoted grade. Storage temperature, shelf life and inhibitor level are items to confirm against that data, not fixed figures for this page. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about butyl acrylate
Is butyl acrylate the same as butyl acetate?
No, and the two get confused because the trade shortens both. Butyl acrylate is a reactive monomer that polymerises into acrylic resins, while butyl acetate is an unreactive solvent used for dissolving and thinning. They are separate products with separate specifications, so write butyl acrylate by name on the order.
What is the difference between butyl acrylate and acrylic acid?
Butyl acrylate is the n-butyl ester of acrylic acid, so the acid is its feedstock rather than a substitute. The ester is the soft, flexible comonomer in a latex recipe, while the free acid supplies carboxyl functionality. Each is a different product and has its own page and specification.
Is butyl acrylate the same as the other acrylate esters?
No. Methyl, ethyl, butyl and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate are different esters and they set different film hardness, so a recipe written for one is not run on another. Any methacrylate is a further step away again. Request each ester by name.
Why does butyl acrylate need an inhibitor?
An acrylate monomer will polymerise on its own with heat or time, so commercial material is stabilised, normally with hydroquinone monomethyl ether. The declared level governs storage life and how the reaction starts, which is why polymer plants specify a range rather than leaving it open.
Which grade of n-butyl acrylate should I ask for?
There is one technical monomer grade in commercial trade, and buyers separate offers on inhibitor level plus the water and acidity limits. State those figures with the enquiry and the requirement can be checked against what is quoted.
How do I get a butyl acrylate price in Malaysia?
Send the specification, inhibitor requirement, quantity and delivery location. Butyl acrylate is quoted on enquiry with a stated validity period rather than published as a list price, since the monomer moves with its feedstock.