National Drinking Water Database
National Drinking Water Database - Chemical Contaminants
Ethyl Methacrylate
Status: Unregulated - EPA has not established a maximum legal limit in tapwater for this contaminant.
Ethyl methacrylate is a chemical used in the manufacture of resins and plastics.
Detected |
Found above health guidelines |
Found above legal limit |
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| States | 1 |
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| Water utilities | 1 |
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| People Served | 14,000 |
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Health Concerns for Ethyl Methacrylate:
- Allergies/immunotoxicity
- Cancer
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Developmental/reproductive toxicity
- Neurotoxicity
- Ecotoxicology
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Miscellaneous
Ethyl Methacrylate Exposure by State
Water utilities in 1 states have reported detecting Ethyl Methacrylate in treated tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies.
| State | Water Suppliers with Ethyl Methacrylate contamination | |
|---|---|---|
| Systems | Population | |
| New Jersey | 1 | 14,000 |
| Total | 1 | 14,000 |
The Most Polluted Communities
1 water utilities reported detecting Ethyl Methacrylate in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Ethyl Methacrylate level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South River W Dept South River, NJ | 14,000 | 1 of 3 | 0.83 ppb (0 to 2.5 ppb) |
Testing Summary for Ethyl Methacrylate
| Are tests routinely required for Ethyl Methacrylate by federal law? | No |
| Water suppliers reporting tests for Ethyl Methacrylate (2004-2009): | 3,164 of 47,576 |
| Average testing rate for water supplier reporting tests (2004-2009): | 0.4 per year |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
| Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidence | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | European Union - Classification & Labelling |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | European Economic Community, 1987 |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergies | National Library of Medicine HazMap |
Cancer
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 1988 |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Classified as irritant | European Union - Classification & Labelling |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1941 |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | European Economic Community |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1941 |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RTECS®- Journal of Dental Research 1972 |
Neurotoxicity
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effect effects at high doses | RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1941 |
Ecotoxicology
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Miscellaneous
| Type of concern: | Reference: |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | European Union - Classification & Labelling |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| European Union - Classification & Labelling | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | •Highly flammable •Highly flammable •Irritant (eyes, skin, or lungs) •Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin •May cause sensitization by skin contact |
| Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | • R |
| Canada - Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetics Ingredients | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | •Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | •Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Avoid skin contact •Sensitizer - can instigate immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin • • |
| Environment Canada Domestic Substance List | 2-PROPENOIC ACID, 2-METHYL-, ETHYL ESTER | •This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | •The chemical has been reported as used in fragrance compounds by IFRA affiliated member companies in 2008. |
| National Library of Medicine HazMap | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | •Asthma - Reversible bronchoconstriction (narrowing of bronchioles) initiated by the inhalation of irritating or allergenic agents: Yes; •Skin Sensitizer - An agent that can induce an allergic reaction in the skin or lungs: Yes; •Flammability (NFPA) - NFPA flammability code: 0 = will not burn; 1 = must be preheated; 2 = high ambient temp required; 3 = may ignite at ambient temp; 4 = burn readily: 3: may ignite at ambient temperature; •Lacrimator - A substance that irritates the eyes and induces the flow of tears: Yes; |
| European Economic Community | 2-METHYL-2-PROPENOIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER | •Skin or sense organ toxicity hazards: suspected |
| European Economic Community, 1987 | 2-METHYL-2-PROPENOIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER | •Immunotoxicity hazards: suspected |
| RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 1988 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | • mutagenic - Positive mutation assay: Cytogenetic Analysis (mouse lym) • mutagenic - Positive mutation assay: Mutation in Mammalian Somatic Cells (mouse lym) |
| RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 1988 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | • mutagenic - Positive mutation assay: Cytogenetic Analysis (mouse lym) • mutagenic - Positive mutation assay: Mutation in Mammalian Somatic Cells (mouse lym) |
| RTECS®- Journal of Dental Research 1972 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | • reproductive - Fetotoxicity (rat TDLo) • reproductive - Post-implantation mortality (rat TDLo) |
| RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1941 | ETHYL METHACRYLATE | • brain, nervous system, or behavioral effect - Coma (rat LD50) • brain, nervous system, or behavioral effect - Muscle weakness (rat LD50) • skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit ) • respiratory - Respiratory depression (rat LD50) |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| European Union - Classification & Labelling | CPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP. |
| Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics | AOEC (Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics). 2009. AEOC exposures codes and asthmagen designation. |
| Canada - Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetics Ingredients | Health Canada. 2007. List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients. Canada's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. March 2007. |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC. |
| Environment Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List | IFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25 |
| National Library of Medicine HazMap | NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2006. HazMap — Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents. |
| Scorecard.org Toxicity Information | European Economic Community. Sensitizing Substances in the EEC List of Dangerous Substances. Annex I to Council Directive 67/548/EEC. http://www.kemi.se/default_eng.cfm?page=klass_mark/klasshem_eng.htm, A Relational Database of Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases. Browse Haz-Map by Adverse Effects http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/hazmapadv.html |
| Scorecard.org Toxicity Information | European Economic Community. Sensitizing Substances in the EEC List of Dangerous Substances. Annex I to Council Directive 67/548/EEC. http://www.kemi.se/default_eng.cfm?page=klass_mark/klasshem_eng.htm, A Relational Database of Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases. Browse Haz-Map by Adverse Effects http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/hazmapadv.html, Swedish National Chemicals Inspectorate. Labelling of chemical products, Swedish regulations and general advice with regard to the classification and labelling of chemical products hazardous to health, flammables and explosives. List of Allergenic Substances. National Chemicals Inspectorate, Solna, Sweden. 1987, 1990-1992. |
| RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 1988 | RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.10- 1987- 11,49,1988 |
| RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis 1988 | RTECS®- Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. (Alan R. Liss, Inc., 41 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10003) V.10- 11,49,1988 |
| RTECS®- Journal of Dental Research 1972 | RTECS®- Journal of Dental Research. (International Assoc. for Dental Research, 734 15th St., NW, Suite 809, Washington, DC 20005) V.1- 1919- 51,1632,1972 |
| RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 1941 | RTECS®- Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. (Cambridge, MA) V.18-31, 1936-49. For publisher information, see AEHLAU. 23,343,1941 |
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