Butyl Methacrylate (stabilized with HQ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H316, H317, H320, H335, H361, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : liquid Color : colorless Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (spleen) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (spleen) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H320 Causes eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (spleen) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid and vapor

Health hazards

Causes mild skin irritation. Causes ing fertility or the unborn child. May longed or repeated exposure eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damag- cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through pro-

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. 2 / 10

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Skin sensitization : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (spleen) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard