2-Ethylliexyl aerylate was contained in a surgieal tape
and caused allergic contact dermatitis in a patient.
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is a combustible, colorless
liquid with a pleasant odor
As a plasticizing co-monomer for the
production of resins used in adhesives, latex,
paints, textile and leather finishes, and coatings
for paper
Monomer for plastics, protective coatings,
paper treatment, water-based paints.
2-ethylhexyl acrylate is a monomer for plastics, protective coating, paper treatment, water-based paints, UV-curable coatings, and inks; in so me acrylicbased adhesive tapes.
A clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Flash point 180°F. Used in making of paints and plastics.
2-Ethylhexyl acrylate polymerizes readily in the presence of heat and light generating much heat; reacts with strong oxidants. REF [Handling Chemicals Safely, 1980. p. 235].
Inhalation of concentrated vapor causes drowsiness and convulsions. Liquid causes irritation of eyes and may irritate skin on prolonged exposure. Ingestion produces same symptoms as inhalation.
Behavior in Fire: Heat can result in a severe polymerization with rapid release of energy. Sealed containers may rupture explosively if hot.
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
A potential danger to those involved
in the use of this monomer as a feedstock for chemical syntheses; in the manufacture of plastics; protective coatings,
including water-based paints; in paper treatment; the production of emulsion polymers.
Unless inhibited, sunlight, heat, contaminants, or peroxides can cause dangerous polymerization.
Vapors are uninhibited and may polymerize, blocking
vents. Violent reaction with strong oxidizers, with risk of
fire and explosions. May form explosive mixture with air.
Incompatible with strong acids; aliphatic amines;
alkanolamines.
Spray into incinerator with
added flammable solvent.
