2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (CED0009016)

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate belongs to the acrylic acids and derivatives, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This organic compound has the chemical formula C5H8O3 and an average molecular weight of 116.12 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a film former. The compound is used in Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, though it has not been detected in Polypropylene. It is found in or released from 21 recorded sources across several categories. Within Electrical & Electronic Equipment, it is associated with antennas, communication cables or conductors, electric hearing aids, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and fixed capacitors and their manufacture, among six other sources. In the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in bleaching agents, soap detergents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, as well as tobacco smoke filters. Building and construction sources include floors, ceilings, stairs, and ramps. In the context of food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to processing meats and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is found in drinking water and water supply. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.