1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate

Agent Name
1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate
CAS Number
1189-08-8
Formula
C12-H18-O4
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Butyleneglycoldimethacrylate; 1-Methyltrimethylene dimethacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-(1-methyl-1,3-propanediyl) ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-methyl-1,3-propanediyl ester; [ChemIDplus] 1,3-Butylene glycol dimethacrylate; [FDA] SR-297; [Arkema MSDS]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Straw colored liquid with a slightly disagreeable odor; [Arkema MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an acrylic monomer; [Arkema MSDS]
Comments
Dangerously reactive; Unstable and may polymerize producing an explosion in an unvented closed container; May cause mild irritation; May cause skin sensitization; [Arkema MSDS] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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