1. Pharmaceuticals

• Drug Delivery Systems: Hydroxyethylmethacrylate is used in the development of hydrogels for drug delivery systems. Its biocompatibility and hydrophilic nature allow for the controlled release of drugs
• Dental Materials: It is a key ingredient in dental adhesives and resin-based dental restorations, where it helps bond the composite material to the tooth surface.

2. Personal Care

• Nail Products: Hydroxyethylmethacrylate is used in nail primers and bonding agents in nail extension products. It enhances adhesion between natural nails and artificial nail enhancements.
• Adhesive Agent: In some cosmetic formulations, Hydroxyethylmethacrylate is used as a film-forming agent to help bind other components together and improve product texture.

3. Paints, Coatings & Adhesives

• Crosslinking Agent: HEMA's bifunctional nature allows it to participate in polymerization reactions, forming covalent bonds that link polymer chains together. This crosslinking enhances the mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance of the resulting polymers. In particular, the hydroxyl groups in HEMA can react with other functional groups, facilitating the formation of three-dimensional polymer networks.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Agent: HEMA contributes to corrosion inhibition through its ability to form protective polymeric films on metal surfaces. The hydroxyl groups in HEMA enhance adhesion to metal substrates, creating a barrier that impedes the ingress of corrosive agents.

4. Construction

• Crosslinking Agent: Used in polymer-modified cementitious systems, coatings, and adhesives to enhance mechanical strength, flexibility, and water resistance through crosslinking
• Sealants & Grouts: Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is used in construction materials like sealants and grouts to improve adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to water and chemicals.
• Concrete Admixtures: It can be used in concrete admixtures to modify properties such as water retention, setting time, and flexibility.

5. Polymers & Resins

• Monomers for Polymer & Resin Synthesis : It is a monomer used in the synthesis of polymers and copolymers, which are then utilized in a variety of applications, including hydrogels and medical-grade plastics.
• Adhesion Promoters & Surface Modifiers: The hydroxyl group in HEMA improves adhesion to substrates, enhancing the performance of coatings, adhesives, and sealants across industries like automotive, architecture, and industrial manufacturing.
• UV-Curable Resins: HEMA is employed in UV-curable resin formulations, contributing to rapid curing processes essential in printing inks, coatings, and photosensitive materials.