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VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA

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VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA is a specialized ingredient that facilitates the production of dimensionally stable soft contact lenses. It offers excellent oxygen permeability and water uptake properties, ensuring optimal comfort for wearers. This product is particularly well-suited for applications in the healthcare and personal care industries. With VISIOMER® UHP-HEMA, manufacturers can achieve high-quality soft contact lenses that provide both dimensional stability and enhanced wearer comfort. Its unique properties make it a valuable component for producing lenses that offer superior performance and meet the demands of users in terms of comfort and functionality.

Chemical Name: Hydroxy Ethyl Methacrylate

CAS Number: 868-77-9

Chemical Family: Methacrylates

Molecular Weight: 130.1 - 130.1 g/mol

End Uses: Contact Lenses, Healthcare Products, Personal Care Products

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Synonyms: 2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethanol, 2-HEMA, 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate, Ethylene glycol methacrylate, Ethylene glycol monomethacrylate, Glycol methacrylate, Glycol monomethacrylate, HEMA, NSC 24180, β-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight130.1g/mol-
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)55°C-

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