n-Propyl methacrylate
Agent Name
n-Propyl methacrylate
CAS Number
2210-28-8
Formula
C7-H12-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, propyl ester; Methacrylic acid, propyl ester; Propyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Propyl methacrylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Clear pale orange liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as monomer for acrylic resins; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly flammable; May polymerize; Highly toxic; Can be absorbed through skin; [CAMEO] A severe eye irritant; A possible lachrymator; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.38 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
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: