Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Agent Name
Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Alternative Name
DEGDMA
CAS Number
2358-84-1
Formula
C12-H18-O5
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
DEGDMA; Diethylene glycol bis(methacrylate); Diethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomer; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl ester; DGM 2; Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate; Methacrylic acid, oxydiethylene ester; Oxydiethylene methacrylate; TGM 2; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-(oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl) ester; Oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl bismethacrylate; [ChemIDplus]
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] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Stabilized with 500 ppm 4-methoxyphenol; An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.01 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] VP from PubChem;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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