2-(Diethylamino)ethyl acrylate

Synonyms

2-Diethylaminoethylester kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; Acrylic acid, N,N-diethylaminoethyl ester; Ageflex FA-2; Diethylaminoethyl acrylate; N,N-Diethylaminoethyl acrylate; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Clear light yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to make polymeric quaternaries for water treatment and as monomer for polymers used in inks and surface coatings; [HSDB]

Comments

Severely irritating to skin and eyes; [SAX] External application to rabbit eyes scored 9 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May cause immediate skin blistering; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; May cause skin sensitization; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

0.233 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from ChemIDplus;

high ambient temp required

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

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)