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EC/CAS
80-62-6
Name of the chemical
methacrylic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-12-08
Product name
ester
Product Synonyms
Methyl methacrylate monomer; Methyl methylacrylate; Methyl 2-methyl-2- propenoate; 2-Methyl-2propenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl alpha-methacrylate
Chemical name
ester
CAS No.
80-62-6
Manufacturer Name
CAGE 1P573
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Company Information
company name
Structure Probe, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview: Warning! Flammable. Irritant. Sensitizer. Lachrymator. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. This material may be susceptible to autooxidation. This material may be peroxidzable, which may cause hazardous polymerization. Appearance: Colorless liquid Flash Point: 48.2°F (Closed Cup) Target Organs: eyes, skin, nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Lachrymator. Skin: Causes irritation. May cause sensitization. May be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation accompanied with nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. May cause central nervous system depression, liver damage and kidney damage. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms of overexposure may include coughing, chest pain, central nervous system depression, nausea, headache, drowsiness, irritability and narcosis. High levels may cause pulmonary edema and difficulty breathing. Chronic: Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract inflammation and lung damage. Repeated exposure may cause tingling or prickling sensation of the skin. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with impaired liver, kidney, respiratory function, or with pre- existing skin or eye disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
