Methyl Methacrylate

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Where is Methyl Methacrylate found?

Methyl methacrylate is used in the manufacture of plastics with an acrylic resin base. It may be used in the automotive industry coatings and sealants, in leather, paper and textile surface treatments, in acrylate adhesives, and in latex paints, lacquers, and enamel resins. This substance is also used in healthcare as bone cement, and in dental materials such as crowns, veneers and fillings. It is also used in artificial fingernail adhesive.

How can you avoid contact with Methyl Methacrylate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Methylmethacrylate
• “monocite” Methacrylate monomer
• 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1-propene
• 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
• 2-Methylacrylic acid, methyl ester
• AI3-24946
• Acrylic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
• BRN 0605459
• CCRIS 1364
• EINECS 201-297-1
• HSDB 195
• MMA
• Methacrylic acid, methyl ester
• Methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
• Methyl 2-methylpropenoate
• Methyl methacrylate monomer
• NCI-C50680
• NSC 4769
• 4-02-00-01519 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
• RCRA waste no. U162
• UN1247

What are some products that may contain Methyl Methacrylate?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Methyl Methacrylate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.