2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) 2% pet. NA72 (CDI,CDIS,AC,ACS,AU,EU,BB,SID/PG/DP,DT)

CAS#: 868-77-9

(2-hydroxyethyl)-methacrylate (HEMA) is an acrylate used in the medical and dental-related fields. (2-hydroxyethyl)-methacrylate is used in light curing polymer systems and high performance coatings for lasting high gloss against scratching, solvents, and weathering. It is used in paint resins and emulsions, and binders for textiles and paper. It is also used as an adhesion promoter for metal coatings.
It is used in orthopedic surgery (fillings of bone defects, hip prostheses, osteotomy, in neurosurgery (vertebral fusion), in reconstructive surgery, and in dental surgery (and especially in periodontology and implantology).

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

• 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
• HEMA

Products that may contain this allergen

Dental Appliances
High Performance Coatings
Hydropad for Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Unit
Joint Protheses
Light-cured Resin Systems
• Scotchbond 2 light cure dental adhesive
• Scotchprep dentin adhesive
Orthopedic Fillers
Paints
Paper Binders
Resins

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