2-Cyanoethyl acrylate
Agent Name
2-Cyanoethyl acrylate
CAS Number
106-71-8
Formula
C6-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Cyanoethyl propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyanoethyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-cyanoethyl ester; Acrylic acid, ester with hydracrylonitrile; Cyanoethyl acrylate; Hydracrylonitrile, acrylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used to form polymers and copolymers in adhesives and textile finishes and sizes; [HSDB]
Comments
Irritating to skin and eyes; [SAX] External application to rabbit eyes scored 8 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; [HSDB] A severe skin and eye irritant, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] May polymerize on light exposure; May decompose on exposure to moisture; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; A possible sensitizer; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.224 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 124 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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