n-Hexyl methacrylate

Synonyms

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl ester; ENT 25419; Hexyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Hexyl methacrylate; Methacrylic acid, hexyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as monomer (plastics, molding powder, solvent coatings, adhesives, acrylic resins, and oil additives) and in emulsions for textile, leather, and paper finishing; [HSDB]

Comments

May be sensitive to heat, light, and air; May polymerize or form peroxides; Toxic; [CAMEO] May polymerize; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

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:

• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)