METHYL ACRYLATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302+H312, H315, H317, H319, H331, H335, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Flam. Liq. 2 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute Tox. 4 (dermal) Skin Corr./Irrit. 2 Eye Dam./Irrit. 2A Skin Sens. 1B STOT SE 3 (irritating to respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 2 Aquatic Chronic 3 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria STOT SE 3, irr. to respiratory syst.: >= 10 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16

2.2 Label elements

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

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. 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 only 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): Remove or 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 and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

2.3 Other hazards

According to UN GHS criteria 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to UN GHS criteria Flam. Liq. 2 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute Tox. 4 (dermal) Skin Corr./Irrit. 2 Eye Dam./Irrit. 2A Skin Sens. 1B STOT SE 3 (irritating to respiratory system) Aquatic Acute 2 Aquatic Chronic 3 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria STOT SE 3, irr. to respiratory syst.: >= 10 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.