Methyl Methacrylate Monomer

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H317, H335

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008[CLP]]

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Information

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008[CLP]:]] Flammable Liquid - Category 2 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Skin Sensitization - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3

2.2 Label elements

DANGER!!! FLAMMABLE - IRRITANT

Signal word

DANGER!

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, eye and skin CLP/GHS Statements: 

Hazard statements

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor  H315 Causes skin irritation  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction  H335 May cause respiratory irritation 

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.  P233 Keep container tightly closed.  P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.  P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.  P242 Use only non-sparking tools.  P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.  P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.  P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.  P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.  P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.  P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.  P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.  P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.  P333 + P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.  P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.  P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.  P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemicals for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.  P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is specifically listed as a RCRA U162 hazardous waste and mixtures may meet the criteria of ignitability D001.