Ethyl cyanoacrylate

Agent Name
Ethyl cyanoacrylate
Alternative Name
Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
CAS Number
7085-85-0
Formula
C6-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate; Krazy Glue; Super Glue; Miracle Glue; Nail Glue; Instant Magic; Eastman 910; 5 Second Nail Glue; Alpha Alpha; [Marks] Acrylic acid, 2-cyano-,ethyl ester [ChemIDplus] Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Clear, colorless liquid with irritating, acrid odor; [ACGIH]
Sources/Uses
Used in glues in the electronic industry and wound sealants in medical practice; [Marks, p. 179]
Comments
Cyanoacrylates are rare sensitizers of the skin. [Marks, p. 179] Five patients had asthma provoked by cyanoacrylates; [Reference #1] DSEN and RSEN notations recommended; [ACGIH]
Reference Link #1
Occupational asthma due to methyl methacrylate and cyanoacrylates
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
Odor Threshold Low
0.31 ppm

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

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