Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate

Agent Name
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate
CAS Number
26915-72-0
Formula
(C2-H4-O)mult-C5-H8-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Methoxypolyethylene glycol monomethacrylate; ; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)-omega-methoxy-; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-omega-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] Methoxy polyethylene glycol (350) monomethacrylate; [Scientific Polymer Products MSDS]
Category
Polymers
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Clear liquid with a musty odor; [Scientific Polymer Products MSDS]
Comments
Stabilized with <= 300 ppm mequinol; A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "4-Methoxyphenol." See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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