ICSC 0272 - ETHYL METHACRYLATE

ETHYL METHACRYLATE	ICSC: 0272 (November 2003)
Ethyl-2-methyl-2-propenoate Ethyl-2-methylacrylate

CAS #: 97-63-2

UN #: 2277

EC Number: 202-597-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with strong oxidizing agents. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use ventilation. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit and filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Keep in the dark. Store only if stabilized.
PACKAGING

ETHYL METHACRYLATE

ICSC: 0272

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, causing blockage of vents. Chemical dangers The substance may violently polymerize due to warming, under the influence of light and on contact with strong oxidants.	Formula: CH₂=C(CH₃)COO(C₂H₅) / C₆H₁₀O₂ Molecular mass: 114.2 Boiling point: 117°C Melting point: -75°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.91 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 20°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.94

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, causing blockage of vents.

Chemical dangers
The substance may violently polymerize due to warming, under the influence of light and on contact with strong oxidants.

Formula: CH₂=C(CH₃)COO(C₂H₅) / C₆H₁₀O₂
Molecular mass: 114.2
Boiling point: 117°C
Melting point: -75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.91
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 20°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.8-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.94

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure Lachrymation. The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, Xi; R: 11-36/37/38-43; S: (2)-9-16-29-33; Note: D

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