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Formula |
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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
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Maibach, H., et al., Butyl methacrylate monomer and ethyl methacrylate monomer--frequency of reaction. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 60. |
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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): p. 75-77. |
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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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