METHYL ACRYLATE (ICSC)

METHYL ACRYLATE	ICSC: 0625

Date of Peer Review: November 2003

Acrylic acid, methyl ester
Methyl-2-propenoate
2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester

CAS #	96-33-3	C₄H₆O₂ / CH₂=CHCOOCH₃
RTECS #	AT2800000	Molecular mass: 86.1
UN #	1919
EC Annex 1 Index #	607-034-00-0
EC/EINECS #	202-500-6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Foam, powder, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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 take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	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

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.) Chemical protection suit.

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Note: D
EU Classification
Symbol: F, Xn
R: 11-20/21/22-36/37/38-43
S: (2-)9-25-26-33-36/37-43
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1919
NFPA Code: H3; F3; R2

Fireproof. See Chemical Dangers. Cooled. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.

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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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METHYL ACRYLATE

ICSC: 0625

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. The vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, blocking vents.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance may polymerize spontaneously due to warming, under the influence of light and on contact with peroxides. Reacts violently with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4; SEN; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 5 ppm, 18 mg/mł; sensitization of skin (Sh); Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2006).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

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

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 80.5°C
Melting point: -76.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 6
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 9.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.18
Flash point: -2.8°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 468°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.8-25
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.8

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Fire fighting, Ingestion First Aid, Occupational Exposure Limits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Methyl Acrylate  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 39, 1986)
       Methyl Acrylate  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)