Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
80-62-6
Name of the chemical
methacrylic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
>= 99.8 - <= 100.0%
General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2025-10-09
Product name
METHYL METHACRYLATE
Chemical name
acrylates
CAS No.
80-62-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Monomer
1.2.2. Uses advised against
for industrial use only 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, H315, H317, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids Skin Irrit. 2 Skin irritation STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Skin Sens. 1B Skin sensitization
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
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. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapour or spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. 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.
