Ethyl methacrylate

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Formula

CAS

C6H10O2

97-63-2

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Ethyl methacrylate is a methacrylic monomer used for its hardening and adhesive properties. It is widely used in various nail preparations. Kanerva et al tested 124 patients with the Chemotechnique methacrylate series. They found six patients allergic to ethyl methacrylate.

 

Synonyms

EMA
Ethyl methacrylate

 

Uses

Artificial nail products
Bone cement
Dentures
Hearing aids
Printing plates

 

Cross-Reactions

 

 

Unusual Reactions

 

 

References

 1.

Maibach, H., et al., Butyl methacrylate monomer and ethyl methacrylate monomer--frequency of reaction. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 60.

 2.

Kanerva, L., et al., Statistics of allergic patch test reactions caused by acrylate compounds, including data on ethyl methacrylate. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 6(2): p. 75-77.

 3.

Koppula, S., J. Fellman, and F. Storrs, Screening allergens for acrylate dermatitis associated with artificial nails. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 6(2): p. 78-85.

 

 

 

 

 

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