| Agent Name |
Glycidyl methacrylate |
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| CAS Number |
106-91-2 |
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| Formula |
C7-H10-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Glycidyl methacrylate, stabilized with 100 ppm MEHQ; 2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylate; CP-105; Glycidyl alpha-methylacrylate; 1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-, methacrylate [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Chemical intermediate for polymers; monomer and diluent in epoxy resin formulations; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using anaerobic sealants; [Kanerva, p. 1186] Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure. [CHRIS] Glycidyl methacrylate is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.62 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 45 ppm/4h |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: GLYCIDYL METHACRYLATE
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