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n-DECYL ACRYLATEICSC: 0368 (September 2003)
2-Propenoic acid, decyl ester
Acrylic acid, decyl ester
CAS #: 2156-96-9
EC Number: 218-462-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
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 Abdominal cramps. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: protective clothing. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
 
PACKAGING
 
n-DECYL ACRYLATE ICSC: 0368
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
 

Formula: C13H24O2
Molecular mass: 212.4
Melting point: not available
Relative density (water = 1): 0.88
Solubility in water: poor
Flash point: 227°C o.c. 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely 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
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Many acrylates are known to cause skin sensitization; however there are no data on this specific substance, therefore utmost care must be taken. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xi, N; R: 36/37/38-51/53; S: (2)-26-28-61; Note: A 

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