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Agent Name Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate
Alternative Name TMPTMA
CAS Number 3290-92-4
Formula C18-H26-O6
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 2-ethyl-2-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester; 2-Ethyl-1,3-dimethacryloxy-2-(methacryloxymethyl)propane; 2,2-Bis(methacryloxymethyl)butyl methacrylate; BISOMER TMPTMA; 2,2-Bis(methacryloyloxymethyl)butyl methacrylate; 1,1,1-Trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate; [ChemFinder]
Category (Meth)acrylates
Comments A common skin sensitizer in dentistry; [Kanerva, p. 901]
Reference Link Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria caused by polyfunctional aziridine hardener
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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