Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Urethane dimethacrylate
Alternative Name	UEDMA
CAS Number	72869-86-4
Formula	C23-H38-N2-O8
Major Category	Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms	2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 7,7,9(or 7,9,9)-trimethyl-4,13-dioxo-3,14-dioxa-5,12-diazahexadecane-1,16-diyl ester; 7,7,9(or 7,9,9)-Trimethyl-4,13-dioxo-3,14-dioxa-5,12-diazahexadecane-1,16-diyl bismethacrylate; [ChemIDplus] UEDMA; [ChemFinder]
Category	(Meth)acrylates
Sources/Uses	Acrylated urethanes are used in UV-cured inks and coatings. Methacrylate-type urethanes are used in dentistry. [Kanerva, p. 564]
Comments	Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using Loctite glues (300 and 500 series); [Kanerva, p. 1187]
Reference Link	Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by exposure to acrylates during work with dental prostheses
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer	Yes
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Contact dermatitis, allergic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Plastic Composites Manufacturing Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing Textiles Silk-Screen Printing Working with Glues and Adhesives