| Agent Name |
Ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate |
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| Alternative Name |
EGDMA |
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| CAS Number |
97-90-5 |
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| Formula |
C10-H14-O4 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester; EGDMA; Ethylene dimethacrylate; Glycol dimethacrylate; Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate; Ethylene methacrylate; BISOMER EGDMA; [ChemFinder] Methacrylic acid, ethylene ester; [Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 2002] |
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| Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
In polymers for dental restorative resins; in synthetic wound dressings; as rate-controlling barrier in slow release capsules; in acrylic nail preparation; as curing agent for acrylics and rubbers; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in dental technicians, dental assistants, and a manufacturing worker (making rear-view mirrors) ; [Kanerva, p. 1185] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.18 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ETHYLENE METHACRYLATE
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