Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
140-88-5
Name of the chemical
acrylic acid, ethyl ester
Concentration
98-100% >=0.1-<1%
General Information
Revision date
2009-01-23
Product name
PLEXIGLAS MC ACRYLIC SHEET
Chemical name
acrylic copolymer
CAS No.
140-88-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Special applications, in general
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Arkema Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Color: clear Physical state: solid Form: sheets Odor: odourless CAUTION! PROCESSING MAY RELEASE VAPORS AND/OR FUMES WHICH CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation and skin contact. Signs and symptoms of acute exposure: High molecular weight polymer. The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse
Potential health effects
Effects due to processing releases or residual monomer Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure) Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: drowsiness, nausea, headache, weakness. Repeated exposure: Data for residual monomer Classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as Group 2B Possibly carcinogenic to humans. (2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester)
Remarks
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (sheets) This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature. Hazardous decomposition products may include confirmed or suspected carcinogens. Secondary operations, such as grinding, sanding or sawing, can produce dust which may present a respiratory hazard.
