Tetraethylene glycol diacrylate

Synonyms

2-Propenoic acid, oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)ester; Acrylic acid, oxybis(ethyleneoxyethylene)ester; Acrylic acid, diester with tetraethylene glycol; Aronix M 240; Oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy-2,1-ethanediyl)diacrylate; SR 268; Viscoat 335HP; [ChemIDplus] TTEGDA; [WEEL]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Clear liquid with a musty odor; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in inks, coatings, and adhesives cured by ultra-violet light; [AIHA]

Comments

A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ERMA; ESIS] Corrosive to skin and eyes; Can be absrobed through skin; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] Extremely irritating to eyes; Causes serious eye injuries in animal experiments; Suspected skin sensitizer; [AIHA] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

0.00289 mm Hg

1 mg/m3

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Silk-Screen Printing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives