Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate
Agent Name
Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate
CAS Number
137-05-3
Formula
C5-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Cyano-2-propenoic acid methyl ester; 2-Cyanoacrylic acid, methyl ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester; Acrylic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester; Adhere; Borden Ad/Here; Cemedine 3000; Cemedine 3000 Type II; Coapt; Cyanolit; Eastman 910; Eastman 910 adhesive; Eastman 910 monomer; Krazy-Glue; Mecrilat; Mecrilato [INN-Spanish]; Mecrilatum [INN-Latin]; Mecrylate; Methyl 2-cyano-2-propenoate; Methyl cyanoacrylate; alpha-Cyanoacrylic acid methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Clear, colorless liquid with irritating, acrid odor; [ACGIH]
Sources/Uses
Occupational asthma reported in workers using adhesives; [Malo]
Comments
Asthma: Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylate. [Lozewicz S et al. Thorax 1985 Nov;40(11):836-9]; A potential skin sensitizer; [ICSC] DSEN and RSEN notations recommended; [ACGIH]
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
MAK
2 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.2 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
1 ppm
Odor Threshold High
3 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 101 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
Odor thresholds from ACGIH;
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Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: