Dimethylol urea
Agent Name
Dimethylol urea
CAS Number
140-95-4
Formula
C3-H8-N2-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)harnstoff; 1,3-Dimethylolurea; CSI Paste; Carbamol; Caurite; DMU; Dimethylolurea; Finish EN; Kaurit S; Knittex ASL; Methural; Metural; N,N'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)urea; N,N'-Dihydroxymethylurea; N,N'-Dimethylolurea; Oxymethurea; Papirol J 001; Permafresh 477; Protesine DMU; Ureol P; Urofix;Urea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)- (8CI); Urea, N,N'-bis(hydroxymethyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Sources/Uses
Used in the production of urea-formaldehyde resins and as a textile finish; [Kanerva, p. 405]
Comments
A formaldehyde releaser, dimethylol urea can cause allergic contact dermatitis in workers handling "durable press chemical finishes" used on fabrics for wrinkle resistance; Cases were reported in the 1950s before the textile industry started using finishes releasing less formaldehyde; [Kanerva, p. 397-408]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.99E-06 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: