Agent Name |
Ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate |
Alternative Name |
EGDMA |
CAS Number |
97-90-5 |
Formula |
C10-H14-O4 |
Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester; EGDMA; Ethylene dimethacrylate; Glycol dimethacrylate; Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate; Ethylene methacrylate; BISOMER EGDMA; [ChemFinder] Methacrylic acid, ethylene ester; [Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 2002] |
Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses |
In polymers for dental restorative resins; in synthetic wound dressings; as rate-controlling barrier in slow release capsules; in acrylic nail preparation; as curing agent for acrylics and rubbers; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in dental technicians, dental assistants, and a manufacturing worker (making rear-view mirrors) ; [Kanerva, p. 1185] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.18 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ETHYLENE METHACRYLATE
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