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Agent Name Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Alternative Name TREGDMA
CAS Number 109-16-0
Formula C14-H22-O6
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms BISOMER TEGDMA; Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester; 3,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-diyl dimethacrylate; TREGDMA; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid, 1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester; [ChemFinder]
Category (Meth)acrylates
Sources/Uses Crosslinking agent for hard contact lenses, dental materials, thermoset and uv curable acrylics and vinyls; [HSDB]
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in dental technicians; [Kanerva, p. 1187]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 0.00094 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes "Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE  
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