Methyl Methacrylate, stabilized, 99%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Potential health effects

Eye: Causes eye irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May be absorbed through the skin. Causes redness and pain. Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause effects similar to those for inhalation exposure. Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause lung damage.