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ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATEICSC: 1270 (November 2019)
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester
Ethylene dimethacrylate
Methacrylic acid, ethylene ester
CAS #: 97-90-5
EC Number: 202-617-2

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

 STRICT HYGIENE!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear face shield.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

excl mark;warn
WARNING
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Harmful to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Store only if stabilized. Cool. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper storage conditions. 
PACKAGING
 
ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE ICSC: 1270
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. 

Physical dangers
Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, causing blockage of vents. 

Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize. 

Formula: C10H14O4 / CH2=C(CH3)C(O)OCH2CH2OC(O)C(CH3)=CH2
Molecular mass: 198.2
Boiling point: 260°C
Melting point: -40°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 1.1 (slightly soluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 478
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 101°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 395°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.4
Viscosity: 3.03 mm²/s at 20°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

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
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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