Methyl Methacrylate

Most important adverse effects

and effects

Potential health effects

Irritation to eyes, skin, and airway. Sensitization to skin and airway. High level or prolonged exposure may affect central nerve system.

Environmental effects

May contain formulations harmful to aquatic life. Readily biodegradable.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid. Heat, spark, or flame may cause combustion. Vapor-air mixtures are explosive. Keep Fire Away. Elevated temperatures, sunlight, low-oxygen atmosphere, or coexisting catalytic substances such as peroxides may cause polymerization or other self-reaction followed by exothermic, combustive or explosive events. Specific hazards No information available.

Physical hazards

Highly flammable liquids Category 2 Self-reactive substances and Classification not possible mixtures Pyrophoric liquid Not classified Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible Corrosive to metals Classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Not classified Acute toxicity, dermal Not classified Acute toxicity, inhalation (vapor) Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation (mist) Classification not possible Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Sensitisation, respiratory Category 1 Sensitisation, skin Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible Carcinogenicity Not classified Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 (respiratory exposure tract irritation, narcotic effects) Specific target organ toxicity, Category 1 (organ of repeated exposure respiration, central nerve system)

Aspiration hazard

Classification not possible Environmental Hazardous to the aquatic Category 3 environment, acute toxicity Hazardous to the aquatic Not classified environment, chronic toxicity

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if inhaled Cause skin irritation Cause serious eye irritation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Cause damage to organ of respiration and central nerve system through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to the aquatic life

Precautionary statements

Prevention] Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/ face protection. Use personal protective equipment as requested. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosive-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing mist/vapors/spray. In case of inadequate ventilation; wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: use appropriate media for extinction. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of soap and water/shower. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor/physician if you feel unwell or experiencing respiratory symptoms. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take of contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attentions. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Keep cool.

Disposal

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