Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate
Agent Name
Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate
CAS Number
2455-24-5
Formula
C9-H14-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (tetrahydro-2-furanyl)methyl ester; Methacrylic acid tetrahydrofurfuryl ester; SR 203; Sartomer SR 203; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Colorless or yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in artificial nails, dental resins, electrical cable coatings, contact lenses, and in curing nitrile rubber; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] A mild eye irritant; Possible sensitizer; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.161 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: