MPA Archived Developments

MPA Publication Selected as One of the Best Papers Published 2013

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Risk Assessment Specialty Section (RASS) selected the paper entitled “Hypothesis-based Weight-of-evidence Evaluation of Methyl Methacrylate Olfactory Effects in Humans and Derivation of an Occupational Exposure Level” as one of the Best Papers Published in 2013 Demonstrating Application of Risk Assessment.  This paper was also highlighted in a poster during the 2014 SOT meeting. 

Methacrylate Monomers: Safe Use of Gloves

MPA and the CEFIC Methacrylates Sector Group have updated the Methacrylate Monomer: Safe Use of Glove brochure. 

American Contact Dermatitis Society ‘Contact Allergen of the Year 2012’

The American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) has designated acrylates as 'Contact Allergen of the Year 2012'.  Since 2000, the ACDS has selected an "allergen of the year" to heighten the awareness that common everyday products can be the cause of contact dermatitis.  A 'contact allergy' is a skin reaction such as a rash, hives, itching and/or a burning sensation which occurs after contact with a substance. Past “winners” include ingredients in commonly used medicinal and cosmetic products, jewelry, and household items.  Contact allergies can be caused by a wide range of both synthetic chemicals and substances occurring in nature; poison ivy is a well known example. See the full summary for more information.