Methacrylic Acid (stabilized with MEHQ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H311, H314, H335, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product 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/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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 4 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Liver, Nervous system, Kidney, Adrenal gland) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard