ETHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE (ICSC)

ETHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE	ICSC: 1358

Date of Peer Review: March 2001

2-Cyano-2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester
2-Cyanoacrylic acid, ethyl ester
Ethyl alpha-cyanoacrylate

CAS #	7085-85-0	C₆H₇NO₂
RTECS #	UD3330050	Molecular mass: 125
UN #
EC #	607-236-00-9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION	Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 75°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

EU Classification
Symbol: Xi
R: 36/37/38
S: (2-)-23-24/25-26
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

Cool.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety

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ETHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE

ICSC: 1358

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance polymerizes rapidly. The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes/gases including nitrogen oxides and cyanides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 54-56°C

Flash point: 75°C c.c.

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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