Glycidyl acrylate

Synonyms

1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-, acrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, oxiranylmethyl ester; Acrylic acid glycidyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2,3-epoxypropyl ester; Glycidyl propenate; Glycidylester kyseliny akrylove [Czech]; M 581; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Light amber liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO] Clear deep red liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as monomer (polymers for adhesives and coatings), crosslinking agent (polymers of trialkyltin esters), and epoxy resin diluent; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] External application to rabbit eyes scored 10 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe) for degree of injury after 24 hours; [HSDB] May polymerize; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin and eyes, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] Can cause burns; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; May cause skin sensitization; Can be absorbed through skin; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

2.97 mm Hg

LCLo (rat) = 125 ppm/4h

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
• Working with Glues and Adhesives