2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate

2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate

Formula	CAS
C6H10O3	999-61-1

Background
2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate is an acrylic monomer used in UV-curable inks and coatings. It is composed of 2-Hydroxy-1-propyl acrylate (67%) + 1-Hydroxy-2-propyl acrylate (33%).

Synonyms
2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate
2-Hydroxy-1-propyl acrylate (67%) + 1-Hydroxy-2-propyl acrylate (33%)
Hydroxypropyl acrylate

Uses
Adhesives
Lacquers
UV-inks

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Björkner B. Contact allergy to 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate (2-HPMA) in an ultraviolet curable ink. Acta Derm Venereol 1984;64(3):264-267.
2.	Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R. Sensitization to patch test acrylates. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(1):10-15.
3.	Kanerva L, Estlander T, Jolanki R, Tarvainen K. 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.

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Allergology: background information on allergens.

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