Methacrylic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H335

Code

Statements

H335

May cause respiratory irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substanceor mixture Acute toxicity (oral)Category 4, Acute toxicity(dermal)Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure Category 3(respiratory tract irritation)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.Wash ...thoroughly after handling.Do not eat,drink or smoke when using this product.Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Get medical help.Rinse mouth.Do NOT induce vomiting.IF ON SKIN Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.Get medical help Specific treatment (see below).Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.IF INHALED:Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.Get emergency medical help immediately.Specific treatment (see below).IF IN EYES:Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.Remove contact lenses,if present and easy to do.Continue rinsing.Get medical help.Get medical help if you feel unwell

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place.Keep container tightly closed.Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (oral)Category 4, Acute toxicity(dermal)Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity -single exposure Category 3(respiratory tract irritation)