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Agent Name Isobutyl acrylate
Alternative Name Isobutylpropenoate
CAS Number 106-63-8
Formula C7-H12-O2
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms 2-Methylpropyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester; Acrylic acid isobutyl ester; Isobutyl 2-propenoate; Isobutyl acrylate; Isobutyl propenate; Isobutyl propenoate; [ChemFinder]
Category (Meth)acrylates
Description A liquid with a sharp, fragrant odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins; [HSDB]
Comments A skin sensitizer; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; [HSDB]
Reference Link HSDB
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 8.07 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low 0.002 ppm
Flammability (NFPA) 3: may ignite at ambient temperature
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Lacrimator Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ISOBUTYL ACRYLATE  
Toxicity Information Search TOXNET
Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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