| Agent Name |
n-Butyl acrylate |
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| Alternative Name |
Acrylic acid, n-butyl ester |
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| CAS Number |
141-32-2 |
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| Formula |
C7-H12-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester; Acrylic acid n-butyl ester; Acrylic acid, butyl ester; Butyl 2-propenoate; Butylester kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; n-Butyl propenoate; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
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| Description |
Clear, colorless liquid with a strong, fruity odor. [Note: Highly reactive; may contain an inhibitor to prevent spontaneous polymerization.]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in polymer manufacturing, textile and leather finishing, and paint formulation industries; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Can cause skin sensitization; can cause pulmonary edema after heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC] If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Butyl acrylate is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; [HSDB] Merck Index # 1539; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
2 ppm |
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| MAK |
2 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.00096 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
0.1 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from AIHA; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-BUTYL ACRYLATE
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