| Formula |
CAS |
| C6H10O3 |
868-77-9 |
Background2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate is a methacrylic monomer frequently used in UV-curable inks and coatings. It belongs to the group of plastics, in this case acrylates. Its abbreviation is HEMA. The substance is used in plastic based dental filling material, in artificial fingernails manufactured with UV-light cured acrylates, for the production of printing forms (printing industry) and in acrylic resin laquers. HEMA is indicated to screen for contact allergy to acrylic-containing nail cosmetics.
Synonyms2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
HEMA
UsesAdhesives
Artificial nails (UV-light cured acrylates)
Dental filling materials
Acrylic resin laquers
UV-inks
printing forms (printing industry)
Cross-ReactionsCross reactions possible with other methacrylates
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
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1985;12(4):203-208. |
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Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R.
Sensitization to patch test acrylates. Contact Dermatitis
1988;18(1):10-15. |
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Björkner B. Kontaktallergi för
ultraviolett härdande akrylatprodukter i färger och lacker.
Arbete och Hälsa 1989;20:1-39. |
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Kanerva L. et al. Occupational allergic
contact dermatitis caused by exposure to acrylates during work
with dental prostheses. Contact Dermatitis 1993; 28(5):268-275 |
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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):75-77. |
| 6. |
Koppula S, Fellman J, Storrs F. Screening allergens for acrylate dermatitis associated with artificial nails. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis 1995;6(2):78-85.
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Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.
ICD10: L23.9