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Agent Name 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
CAS Number 868-77-9
Formula C6-H10-O3
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms Glycol Methacrylate; beta-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate; Mhoromer; Heme-a; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; GMA; Ethylene glycolmethacrylate; BISOMER HEMA; [ChemFinder]
Category (Meth)acrylates
Description Clear mobile liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Frequently used in UV-curable inks and coatings; also used in adhesives, artificial nails, dental materials, and lacquers; [HSDB] Used in dentistry as one of the main volatile acrylates along with methyl methacrylate; [Reference #1]
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in a laboratory technician and in the printing industry; [HSDB]
Reference Link Exposure to volatile methacrylates in dental perso...[J Occup Environ Hyg. 2005] - PubMed Result
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 0.12 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE  
Toxicity Information Search TOXNET
Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
Biomedical References Search PubMed
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