Agent Name |
n-Butyl acrylate |
Alternative Name |
Acrylic acid, n-butyl ester |
CAS Number |
141-32-2 |
Formula |
C7-H12-O2 |
Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester; Acrylic acid n-butyl ester; Acrylic acid, butyl ester; Butyl 2-propenoate; Butylester kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; n-Butyl propenoate; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
Description |
Clear, colorless liquid with a strong, fruity odor. [Note: Highly reactive; may contain an inhibitor to prevent spontaneous polymerization.]; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in polymer manufacturing, textile and leather finishing, and paint formulation industries; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
Can cause skin sensitization; can cause pulmonary edema after heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC] If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Butyl acrylate is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; [HSDB] Merck Index # 1539; |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
2 ppm |
MAK |
2 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
4 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low |
0.00096 ppm |
Odor Threshold High |
0.1 ppm |
Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from AIHA; |
Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-BUTYL ACRYLATE
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