Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Synonyms

EGDMA; 1,2-Bis(methacryloyloxy)ethane; 1,2-Ethanediyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester; Ageflex EGDM; Diglycol dimethacrylate; Ethanediol dimethacrylate; Ethyldiol metacrylate; Ethyldiol methacrylate; Ethylene dimethacrylate; Ethylene glycol bis(methacrylate); Ethylene methacrylate; Ethylenedimethyacrylate; Glycol dimethacrylate; Methacrylic acid ethylene ester; SR 206; Sartomer SR 206; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl) ester; Methacrylic acid, ethylene ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Light yellow liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]

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. 1749] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Not a sensitizer in one study of guinea pigs; Emergency treatment: "Acrylates, multifunctional"; [HSDB] May polymerize; An eye and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Aldrich MSDS]

Biomedical References

3.6 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] VP, Pa at 20 deg C = 478; [ICSC]

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing