N-Methylolacrylamide

Agent Name
N-Methylolacrylamide
CAS Number
924-42-5, 90456-67-0
Formula
C4-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
N-Methylolacrylamide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propenamide, N-(hydroxymethyl)-; Acrylamide, N-(hydroxymethyl)-; Hydroxymethylacrylamide; Methylolacrylamide; Monomethylolacrylamide; N-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-propenamide; N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide; N-Hydroxymethyl acrylamide; N-Methanolacrylamide; Uramine T 80; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Monomers
Description
A colorless or yellow liquid; [CAMEO] White solid; [ICSC] Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in adhesives, binders, surface coatings, and resins; [ChemIDplus] Used as a starch modifier; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; Compounds in this class may cause peripheral neuropathy; Aqueous solution are readily absorbed through the skin; [CAMEO] "The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system." [ICSC] An irritant; Readily absorbed through skin; Targets liver and lungs in high-dose animal studies; [MSDSonline] See "Acrylamide."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000205 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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