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
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