Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
96-33-3
Name of the chemical
acrylic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
>= 99.8 - <= 100.0%
General Information
Version
10.0
Revision date
2025-07-03
Product name
METHYL ACRYLATE
CAS No.
96-33-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Monomer Unsuitable for use: Not intended for sale to or use by the general public * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302+H312, H315, H317, H319, H331, H335, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2 Flammable liquids Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute toxicity Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity Acute Tox. 4 (dermal) Acute toxicity Skin Irrit. 2 Skin irritation Eye Irrit. 2A Eye irritation Skin Sens. 1B Skin sensitization STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Label elements
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear eye protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
Response
P311 Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P330 Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) Risk of hazardous polymerization under certain conditions (e.g. elevated temperatures, low inhibitor and oxygen concentration). Do not blanket with nitrogen.
