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Agent Name
2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate
CAS Number
999-61-1
Formula
C6-H10-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,2-Propanediol, 1-acrylate; Propylene glycol monoacrylate; beta-Hydroxypropyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester (9CI); Acrylic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Clear to light-yellow liquid wiith a sweetish, solvent odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in the manufacture of paints and other surface coatings; [ACGIH]
Comments
May cause skin burns; may cause pulmonary edema after heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC]
Reference Link
Sensitization to patch test acrylates
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.17 mm Hg
Reference Link
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:
HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE
Toxicity Information
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Chemical Information
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Contact dermatitis, allergic
Pneumonitis, toxic
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:
Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
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Last updated: January, 2009