ACRYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview WARNING: SEVERELY IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN BURNS. CAUSES EYE BURNS. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY RESULT IN DERMATITIS. CAN CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY BREATHING. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour respirator. Wear NIOSH-certified chemical goggles. Wear protective clothing. Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Wear full face shield if splashing hazard exists.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquified gases. Acute toxicity: Harmful by inhalation. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Irritation: Irritating to skin. Irritating to respiratory system. Irritating to eyes. EU-classification Sensitization: Caused sensitization in animal studies. Caused sensitization in humans.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

overexposure Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to this substance/product. See MSDS section 11 - Toxicological information.

Environmental effects

Aquatic toxicity: Acutely toxic for aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.