1,3-Butanediol dimethacrylate

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)."

Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic