Robust Hydrophobic Polymer
PEHMA is an organic, hydrophobic and non-fouling polymer. It’s synonyms are 2-propionic acid, 2-methyl, 2-ethylhexyl ester, homopolymer; poly(hexyl ethylmethacrylate); polyhexyl ethyl methacrylate. PEHMA is part of the poly(alkyl methacrylate) family and known for:
- Adhesion
- Chemical resistance
- Flexibility
- Hydrophobicity
- Weatherability
PEHMA is incredibly robust while remaining flexible, and when pressed into a film at 1.5 micron thickness it allows for >92% visible light transmittance with <1% haze in the visible spectrum.


Product Specifications
PEHMA is offered as a granular solid with <2000 ppm of solvent and <1000 ppm of monomer for research and medical grade applications and can also be supplied as 50% wt solids in cyclohexane for commercial applications.
PEHMA is analyzed through inherent viscosity to meet the following specification range:
Inherent Viscosity (@ 25°C in Toluene) | 0.7 – 1.3 dL/g |
Should your application require a specific IV range, Polymer Chemistry Innovations can tailor manufacturing to precisely meet your needs.

Chemical Specifications
Chemical Name
Poly(2-ethylhexyl methacrylate)
Formula
-(C12H22O2)n–
CAS Registry Number
25719-51-1

Physical Properties
Property | Result |
---|---|
Physical State | Solid |
Appearance | White Granules |
Temperature Gradient | -6°C, -10°C |
Inherent Viscosity | 0.7 – 1.3 dL/g at 25°C in Toluene |
Refractive Index | 1.4390 |
Density | 0.8847 |
Decomposition Temperature | 255°C |
Residual Solvent | < 2000 ppm |
Residual Monomer | < 1000 ppm |
Visible light transmittance | 92.7% (400-700nm) at 1.5 micron thickness |
Average Haze | 0.82% in the visible spectrum (400-700 nm) |

Industrial Application
PEHMA is an organic, hydrophobic and non-fouling polymer that is robust while remaining flexible. This unique polymer creates an incredibly clear film with minimal haze and is well suited for a range of applications.

Regulatory Information
- Listed on TSCA Inventory
- Exempt from chemical reporting under TSCA
- FDA CRF 177.1010 B(3ii)

Technical Information
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