Agent Name |
Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate |
Alternative Name |
DEGDMA |
CAS Number |
2358-84-1 |
Formula |
C12-H18-O5 |
Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms |
3-Oxapentane-1,5-diyl dimethacrylate; Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate; BISOMER DEGDMA; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
(Meth)acrylates |
Description |
Colorless liquid, with an ester-like odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in dental plastic composites; [HSDB] Used in acrylic resins to make artificial nails; [Adams, p. 443] |
Comments |
Skin and eye irritant; Can cause contact sensitization; [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIETHYLENE GLYCOL BIS(METHACRYLATE)
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