tert-Butyl acrylate

Synonyms

2-Propenoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Acrylic acid, tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl propenoate; [ChemIDplus] 2-Propenoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-propenoate; Tertiaerbutylacrlat; [IUCLID]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Liquid; [HSDB] Clear colorless liquid; Stabilized with 10-20 ppm of methyl ether of hydroquinone to prevent spontaneous polymerization; [OECD SIDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a monomer for acrylic resins used in surface coatings; [HSDB] Used as an intermediate for homopolymers and copolymers; Also used as a feedstock for chemical synthesis; [OECD SIDS]

Comments

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers handling dental prostheses; [Kanerva, p. 1739] Flammable liquid that poses a fire risk; Emergency treatment: "Irritants"; [HSDB] May polymerize; A skin and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Butyl acrylates, stabilized (UN2348) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016]

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Biomedical References

LC50 (rat) = 7,000 mg/m3/4hr

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing