ICSC 1289 - 2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE

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2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE	ICSC: 1289 (November 1998)
Methacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester

CAS #: 688-84-6

EC Number: 211-708-6

	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		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Cool. Store only if stabilized.
PACKAGING

2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE

ICSC: 1289

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIQUID. Physical dangers Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize in vents or flame arresters, causing blockage. Chemical dangers The substance may polymerize due to warming.	Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂ / CH₂=CCH₃COOCH₂C(CH₂CH₃)H(CH₂)₃CH₃ Molecular mass: 198.3 Boiling point: 113-224°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 92°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2-4.8

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIQUID.

Physical dangers
Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize in vents or flame arresters, causing blockage.

Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize due to warming.

Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂ / CH₂=CCH₃COOCH₂C(CH₂CH₃)H(CH₂)₃CH₃
Molecular mass: 198.3
Boiling point: 113-224°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 92°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2-4.8

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36/37/38; S: (2)-26-28; Note: A

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