1,4-Butanediol dimethacrylate
Agent Name
1,4-Butanediol dimethacrylate
Alternative Name
BDDMA
CAS Number
2082-81-7
Formula
C12-H18-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
BDDMA; 1,4-Butylene dimethacrylate; 1,4-Butylene glycol dimethacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,4-butanediyl ester; Butanediol dimethacrylate; Butylene dimethacrylate; Methacrylic acid, tetramethylene ester; Oligotetramethylene glycol dimethacrylate; Tetramethylene dimethacrylate; Tetramethylene glycol dimethacrylate; Tetramethylene methacrylate; X 970; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-(1,4-butanediyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Liquid; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a monomer for resins and crosslinking agent for UV curable coatings and polymer used in contact lenses; [HSDB]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in dental technicians; [Kanerva, p. 1739] Stabilized with 100 ppm of p-methoxyphenol; [ChemIDplus] An irritant and lachrymator; May cause skin sensitization; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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