2,2-Dimethyltrimethylene acrylate

Synonyms

1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-, diacrylate; 2,2-Dimethylpropane diacrylate; 2,2-Dimethylpropane-1,3-diol diacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol diester; Acrylic acid, 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene ester; Dimethylolpropane diacrylate; Neopentyl glycol diacrylate; Neopentylglycol diacrylate; SR 247; Viscoat 247; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 1,1'-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester; Neopentanediol diacrylate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Liquid; mp = 6 deg C; [ICSC] Clear colorless to light yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a crosslinking agent for UV curable polymers for inks and coatings; [HSDB]

Comments

May polymerize; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] An irritant; May cause serious eye injury; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 115 deg C; [ICSC]

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Silk-Screen Printing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)