Sodium methacrylate
Agent Name
Sodium methacrylate
CAS Number
5536-61-8
Formula
C4-H6-O2.Na
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid, sodium salt; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, sodium salt; Methacrylic acid, sodium salt; Sodium 2-methyl-2-propenoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in resins and as a chemical intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
May polymerize; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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