| Agent Name |
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate |
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| Alternative Name |
EHA |
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| CAS Number |
103-11-7 |
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| Formula |
C11-H20-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid octyl ester; 2-Ethylhexyl 2-propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; EHA; 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, acrylate; 2-Ethylhexyl propenoate; Octyl acrylate; 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate, stabilized with 10-20 ppm MEHQ; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Monomer for plastics, protective coatings, paper treatment; in water-based paints; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported from surgical tape; [Kanerva, p. 1180] If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Severly irritating to skin and eyes; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
Acrylates as potent allergens in occupational and domestic exposures |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.17 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (mice) = 600 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
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