ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE- ▸ Adhesives: Soft monomer for pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- ▸ Coatings: Binder for water-based paints.
- ▸ Printing inks: Monomer for ink resins.
- ▸ Treatments: Paper and textile impregnation; reactive diluent.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (CAS 103-11-7), a soft, low-Tg acrylic ester monomer. It is used to make pressure-sensitive adhesives, water-based paints and coatings, printing inks, and paper and textile treatments, and it copolymerizes with vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 203-080-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EHA) (CAS 103-11-7) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 17 Dec 2021. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) used for?
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (CAS 103-11-7) is a soft, low-Tg acrylic ester monomer. It is used to make pressure-sensitive adhesives, water-based paints and coatings, printing inks, and paper and textile treatments, and it copolymerizes with vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride.
Why is 2-EHA used in pressure-sensitive adhesives?
As a low-glass-transition (low-Tg) monomer, 2-EHA imparts softness and tack to the resulting copolymer, which is the key property profile for pressure-sensitive adhesives. It is also used as a soft comonomer in water-based paint binders.
What is the chemical formula and CAS number of 2-EHA?
The molecular formula is C11H20O2 and the CAS number is 103-11-7. It is an acrylic acid ester, classified within the ester family and under HS 2916.12 (esters of acrylic acid).
Does 2-ethylhexyl acrylate require an inhibitor for storage?
As a reactive acrylate monomer, 2-EHA is typically supplied with a polymerization inhibitor (such as MEHQ) and handled to prevent premature polymerization. Consult the SDS and technical data sheet for the inhibitor level and storage conditions of the supplied grade.
What is the bulk price of 2-EHA and is an SDS available?
An SDS and CoA accompany bulk shipments. Pricing depends on volume and packaging; submit a bulk RFQ with your required quantity for a current quote.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EHA)?
2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EHA) (CAS 103-11-7) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 203-080-7).