2-Isocyanatoethyl Methacrylate (stabilized with BHT)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity Respiratory tract irritation - Single exposure [Category 3]

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May cause polimerization.