Methyl methacrylate MMA, CAS No. 80-62-6, is an important acrylic monomer used to build polymers with specific optical, mechanical, adhesion, and weather-resistant properties. Its highly reactive double bond enables polymerization with itself or other monomers, making it an important starting material for PMMA, acrylic resins, coatings, adhesives, and molded products.
AOLANSU supplies industrial-grade MMA from China with controlled purity, moisture, impurity levels, and inhibitor management. As a manufacturer with hazardous chemical production certification, AOLANSU focuses on consistent batch quality, compliant packaging, and supply coordination for professional chemical manufacturers and downstream material producers.
Methyl methacrylate MMA contains an active carbon-carbon double bond and can participate in addition polymerization. This allows manufacturers to use it as a fundamental monomer when developing acrylic polymers with controlled molecular structures and physical properties.
One of the most important downstream uses is PMMA production. Polymerized MMA can form transparent acrylic materials with good optical clarity, weather resistance, surface hardness, and dimensional stability, making them suitable for sheets, molded parts, displays, lighting components, and industrial products.
Methyl methacrylate MMA can also be combined with other acrylic or vinyl monomers to modify the properties of the final polymer. By adjusting the monomer combination and polymerization conditions, manufacturers can develop materials with different hardness, flexibility, adhesion, transparency, and chemical resistance.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Methyl Methacrylate |
| CAS No. | 80-62-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₅H₈O₂ |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Water Content | ≤0.1% |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Density at 20°C | 0.936–0.938 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 100–101°C |
| Flash Point | 10°C (closed cup) |
| Packaging | 200L steel drum / ISO tank / bulk shipment |
MMA-based polymers can provide high transparency and light transmission, which is particularly valuable for acrylic sheets, optical components, displays, lighting covers, and transparent molded products.
Acrylic materials derived from MMA can offer useful surface hardness, gloss, and resistance to outdoor exposure. These characteristics make MMA-based systems suitable for applications where appearance retention and surface durability are important.
MMA-derived acrylic materials are widely selected for applications exposed to sunlight, moisture, and changing outdoor conditions. Formulation and polymer structure determine the final weathering performance of the finished material.
When used in acrylic resin and adhesive systems, MMA can contribute to bonding performance and formulation compatibility. Final adhesion depends on the complete resin composition, substrate, curing system, and application conditions.
Methyl methacrylate MMA is used in acrylic resin formulations for automotive coatings, architectural coatings, industrial finishes, and protective surface treatments. It can contribute to gloss, hardness, durability, and resistance to outdoor exposure.
MMA-based systems are used in selected industrial adhesive formulations where strong bonding, rapid curing, and environmental durability are required. The appropriate formulation depends on the substrate and final performance requirements.
Acrylic resin systems based on MMA are used in selected construction applications, including transparent materials, repair systems, sealants, and protective products requiring weather resistance and stable physical properties.
MMA-derived polymers are used in selected automotive components, lighting-related products, exterior materials, coatings, and interior applications where transparency, surface appearance, and durability are required.
MMA is a reactive monomer and may polymerize when exposed to unsuitable conditions. Commercial material is normally supplied with an appropriate inhibitor system. Buyers should maintain the recommended storage conditions and avoid uncontrolled temperature increases.
Storage and transportation conditions should be managed according to the product SDS and applicable hazardous chemical regulations. Excessive heat, direct sunlight, and ignition sources should be avoided.
Sealed and compatible containers help limit contamination, evaporation, and unwanted exposure during storage. AOLANSU provides steel drum and ISO tank packaging options for different industrial procurement requirements.
For regular industrial consumption, inventory should be managed according to production dates, storage conditions, inhibitor requirements, and supplier recommendations. Proper inventory rotation helps maintain consistent material quality before processing.
Purity is an important purchasing indicator for MMA, especially in polymerization processes where impurities may influence reaction behavior or finished material performance. Buyers should confirm the required purity level before ordering.
Water content should be considered together with purity and other impurity indicators. Controlled moisture levels can help manufacturers maintain consistent formulation and polymerization conditions.
Standard packaging includes 200L steel drums, while ISO tanks and bulk shipment options are suitable for higher-volume industrial procurement. Packaging can be selected according to storage capacity, transportation mode, and consumption rate.
Professional chemical buyers may require specifications, SDS, batch quality documentation, packaging information, and shipping documents. AOLANSU can coordinate the applicable documentation according to order and destination requirements.
AOLANSU uses controlled refining and quality inspection procedures to maintain consistent MMA specifications. Key indicators such as purity, moisture, appearance, and agreed impurity limits can be monitored during production and batch inspection.
The company supports different shipment quantities and packaging configurations for distributors, resin manufacturers, coating producers, and other qualified industrial buyers.
As a manufacturer with hazardous chemical production certification, AOLANSU manages production, packaging, and shipment according to applicable safety and regulatory requirements. International transportation arrangements are coordinated according to the destination market and relevant dangerous-goods regulations.
Methyl methacrylate MMA is mainly used as a monomer for PMMA and other acrylic polymers. It is also used in acrylic coatings, adhesives, construction materials, automotive products, and other polymer-based applications.
MMA has strong polymerization activity. An appropriate inhibitor system helps maintain stability during storage and transportation. Buyers should follow the supplier's SDS and technical recommendations regarding temperature, storage, and handling.
AOLANSU provides 200L steel drums, ISO tanks, and bulk shipment options. Packaging size, labeling, and other requirements can be discussed according to the buyer's procurement volume and logistics conditions.
