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Agent Name Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Alternative Name Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
CAS Number 7085-85-0
Formula C6-H7-N-O2
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms Krazy Glue; Super Glue; Miracle Glue; Nail Glue; Instant Magic; Eastman 910; 5 Second Nail Glue; Alpha Alpha; [Marks] Acrylic acid, 2-cyano-,ethyl ester [ChemIDplus] Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
Category (Meth)acrylates
Sources/Uses Used in glues in the electronic industry and wound sealants in medical practice; [Marks, p. 179] Occupational asthma reported in airplane model builders; [Malo]
Comments Cyanoacrylates are rare sensitizers of the skin. [Marks, p. 179]
Reference Link Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylates
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) No
TLV (ACGIH) 0.2 ppm
Adverse Effects
Asthma Yes
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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