Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate
CAS Number	999-61-1
Formula	C6-H10-O3
Major Category	Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms	1,2-Propanediol, 1-acrylate; Propylene glycol monoacrylate; beta-Hydroxypropyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester (9CI); Acrylic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category	(Meth)acrylates
Description	Clear to light-yellow liquid wiith a sweetish, solvent odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses	Used in the manufacture of paints and other surface coatings; [ACGIH]
Comments	May cause skin burns; may cause pulmonary edema after heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC]
Reference Link	Sensitization to patch test acrylates
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Yes
TLV (ACGIH)	0.5 ppm
Vapor Pressure	0.17 mm Hg
Reference Link	International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis	Yes
Dermatotoxin	Skin Burns
Skin Sensitizer	Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies	Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE
Toxicity Information	Search TOXNET
Chemical Information	Search ChemIDplus
Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Contact dermatitis, allergic Pneumonitis, toxic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)