Ethyl Methacrylate (stabilized with HQ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance : liquid Color : colorless Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes seri- ous eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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. P261 Avoid breathing 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/ 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. 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.

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

Highly flammable liquid and vapor

Health hazards

Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation

Environmental hazards

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard