2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate

Agent Name
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate
Alternative Name
HEA
CAS Number
818-61-1
Formula
C5-H8-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
HEA; 2-(Acryloyloxy)ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate; 2-Hydroxyethylester kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; Bisomer 2HEA; Ethylene glycol, acrylate; Ethylene glycol, monoacrylate; HEA; Hydroxyethyl acrylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Sources/Uses
Used in media for electron microscope preparations; also used in UV-cured artificial nails; [Kanerva, p. 1742]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in technicians embedding media for electron microscopy; [Kanerva, p. 1742] Causes second or third degree burns on short contact; [CHRIS]
Reference Link #1
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by photobonded sculptured nails and a review of (meth) acrylates in nail cosmetics
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]
Reference Link #2
Contact dermatitis from acrylate and methacrylate compounds in Lowicryl embedding media for electron microscopy
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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