Glycidyl methacrylate

Synonyms

1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-, methacrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylic acid ester; 2-((Methacryloxy)methyl)oxirane; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, oxiranylmethyl ester; Acriester G; Blemmer G; Blemmer GMA; CP 105; Glycidol methacrylate; Glycidyl alpha-methyl acrylate; Glycidyl alpha-methylacrylate; Light Ester G; Methacrylic acid, 2,3-epoxypropyl ester; SR 379; SY-Monomer G; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-oxiranylmethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Chemical intermediate for polymers; monomer and diluent in epoxy resin formulations; [HSDB] Used in Japan as an intermediate for resins and other chemicals; Also used in emulsions for impregnating paper and textiles, in paint coatings, and adhesive applications; [OECD SIDS: Glycidyl methacrylate - 1999]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using anaerobic sealants; [Kanerva, p. 1741] Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure. [CHRIS] Glycidyl methacrylate is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] Causes labored breathing and corneal injuries in lethal concentration studies; [AIHA] May polymerize on exposure to heat or light; A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Can cause burns to skin and eyes; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Reports of allergic contact dermatitis in adhesive sealant manufacturing employees and one chemist; [OECD SIDS: Glycidyl methacrylate - 1999] Exposure to monomer is not expected in handling polymerized products; [IARC monograph volume 125]

Biomedical References

Yes

0.01 ppm

3.15 mm Hg

LCLo (rat) = 1,400 mg/m3/6hr

Explanatory Notes

VP, kPa at 25 deg C: 0.42; [ICSC]

0.5 ppm

Yes

Skin burns

Probable (2a)

Suspected Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives