Agent Name |
Dimethylol urea |
CAS Number |
140-95-4 |
Formula |
C3-H8-N2-O3 |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)harnstoff; 1,3-Dimethylolurea; CSI Paste; Carbamol; Caurite; DMU; Dimethylolurea; Finish EN; Kaurit S; Knittex ASL; Methural; Metural; N,N'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)urea; N,N'-Dihydroxymethylurea; N,N'-Dimethylolurea; Oxymethurea; Papirol J 001; Permafresh 477; Protesine DMU; Ureol P; Urofix;Urea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)- (8CI); Urea, N,N'-bis(hydroxymethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a biocide in paints; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
Comments |
A formaldehyde releaser, dimethylol urea can cause allergic contact dermatitis in workers handling paints; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
3.99 x 10 -06 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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