Methacrylic Acid (stabilized with MEHQ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H302+H332, H311, H314, H335, H372, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 4 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1 (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ 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.

Response

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 in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. 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 wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known