Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Synonyms

TREGDMA; 1,2-Bis(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethoxy)ethane; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl) ester; Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) methacrylate; Methacrylic acid, diester with triethylene glycol; NK ester 3G; Polyester TGM 3; TGM 3; TGM 35; TGM 3PC; TGM 3S; TGM 3pc; TGM 3s; Tedma; Triethylene dimethacrylate; 2,2'-Ethylenedioxydiethyl dimethacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl)) ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Crosslinking agent for hard contact lenses, dental materials, thermoset and UV curable acrylics and vinyls; [HSDB]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in dental technicians; [Kanerva, p. 1744] May polymerize on exposure to light; An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Aldrich MSDS]

Biomedical References

0.00094 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] VP from PubChem;

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Silk-Screen Printing