| Agent Name |
Plexiglass (dust) |
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| CAS Number |
87210-32-0 |
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| Formula |
(C5-H8-O2)x- |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Poly (methyl methacrylate); [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Plastic & Rubber Dusts/Fumes |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to manufacture lenses, windows, windshields, aircraft canopies, light diffusers, etc.; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
The trademark name of the thermoplastic poly(methyl methacrylate)-type polymers, available in beads, granules, or sheets; [Hawley] Occupational asthma has been reported; [See PubMed abstract] |
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| Reference Link |
Asthma from plexiglas powders |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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