2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate

Synonyms

1,2-Propanediol, 1-acrylate; Propylene glycol monoacrylate; beta-Hydroxypropyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester (9CI); Acrylic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Clear to light-yellow liquid with a sweetish, solvent odor; [NIOSH]

Sources/Uses

Used in the manufacture of thermosetting resins in surface coatings; [ACGIH]

Comments

May cause skin burns; may cause pulmonary edema after heavy inhalation exposure; [ICSC] A potential dermal sensitizer, based on weak animal data; Rats died after 4-hour exposures to 650 ppm and showed signs of eye, nasal, and respiratory irritation. [ACGIH]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

Yes

0.5 ppm

0.174 mm Hg

Reference Link #2

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)