Butyl Acrylate Monomer

Butyl acrylate is used in paints, sealants, coatings, adhesives, fuel, textiles, plastics, and caulk.
It is highly reactive and polymerizes easily when exposed to heat or peroxides; therefore, commercial preparations may contain a polymerization inhibitor. It reacts easily with strong acids and bases, amines, halogens, hydrogen compounds, and oxidizers. Butyl acrylate is designated a Class II Combustible Liquid. It can be stabilized with hydroquinone or hydroquinone ethyl ether.
People can be exposed to butyl acrylate via breathing it in, skin absorption, swallowing it, or eye contact. Symptoms of exposure include irritation of the eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract; sensitization dermatitis; cornealnecrosis; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; abdominal pain; cough; sore throat;pulmonary edema; and difficulty breathing (dyspnea).
Butyl acrylate