Methacrylic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H302+H332, H311, H314, H318, H332, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable liquids, Category 4, H227 Acute toxicity, Oral, Category 4, H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation, Category 4, H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal, Category 3, H311 Skin corrosion, Category 1, H314 Serious eye damage, Category 1, H318 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 3, H402

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H302+H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312+P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P301+P310+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P403+P235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize exposure.