Butyl Methacrylate (stabilized with HQ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H315, H317, H335, H373, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Skin sensitization Sub-category 1B 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

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs (spleen) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2B Skin sensitization : Sub-category 1B 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