Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
201-297-1/80-62-6
Name of the chemical
methacrylic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
>95
EC/CAS
202-617-2/97-90-5
Name of the chemical
methacrylic acid, diester with ethyleneglycol
Concentration
<5
EC/CAS
202-805-4/99-97-8
Name of the chemical
N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine
Concentration
<1
General Information
Revision date
2009-05-29
Product name
Leocryl liquid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Monomer for self-curing orthodontic acrylic, either for spray-on or doughing technique. For further information on the
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Company Information
company name
Leone s.p.a
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
research@leone.it
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Human or environmental hazards
Principle Routes of Exposure
methyl methacrylate is absorbed into the body by inhalation, swallowing and through the skin. A for the health harmful concentration in the air, is quickly reached at a temperature of 20°C. - Carcinogenic aspects: none of the components of this product are listed by IARC1, NTP2, OSHA3 or ACGIH4 as carcinogens. - Maximum concentration at workplace (MAC5), methyl methacrylate: 10ppm = 40 mg/m³. - Effects short-term: liquid or high vapour concentration can irritate eyes and respiratory system and cause skin rashes. - Effects long-term, repeated exposure: Prolonged exposure can lead to headaches, nausea, drowsiness and unconsciousness. Repeated and prolonged overexposure may cause permanent allergic skin rashes.