Methyl acrylate
Product identifier
- Product name: Methyl acrylate
- CBnumber: CB8669773
- CAS: 96-33-3
- EINECS Number: 202-500-6
- Synonyms: methyl acrylate,methyl ester
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 400-158-6606
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
Substance
- Product name: Methyl acrylate
- Synonyms: methyl acrylate,methyl ester
- CAS: 96-33-3
- EC number: 202-500-6
- MF: C4H6O2
- MW: 86.09
Description of first aid measures
General adviceMost important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaSpecial hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides Combustible.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
| HEALTH | 3 | Short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury (e.g. liquid hydrogen, sulfuric acid, calcium hypochlorite, hexafluorosilicic acid) | |
| FIRE | 3 | Liquids and solids (including finely divided suspended solids) that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions . Liquids having a flash point below 22.8 °C (73 °F) and having a boiling point at or above 37.8 °C (100 °F) or having a flash point between 22.8 and 37.8 °C (73 and 100 °F). (e.g. gasoline, acetone) | |
| REACT | 2 | Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water (e.g. white phosphorus, potassium, sodium) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.
Chemizorb?). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage stability
Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C
Light sensitive.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
control parameter
Hazard composition and occupational exposure limitsExposure controls
Personal protective equipmentUse equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Butoject? (KCL 898)
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 30 min
Material tested:Camatril? (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Appearancecolorless clear, liquid
- Odourpungent
- Odour Threshold0.0035ppm
- pHat 20 °C neutral
- Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -75 °C - lit.
- Initial boiling point and boiling range80 °C - lit.
- Flash point-2,8 °C - closed cup
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 25 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 2,8 %(V)
- Vapour pressure 90 hPa at 20,2 °C 150 hPa at 30,8 °C
- Vapour density 2,97 - (Air = 1.0)
- Relative density0,95 at 20 °C
- Water solubilityca.60 g/l at 20 °C
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 0,74 at 25 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
- Autoignition temperature468 °C at 1.013,25 hPa
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: 10 mm2/s at 23 °C Viscosity, dynamic: 0,472 mPa.s at 25 °C
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- Henry's Law Constant(x 10-4 atm?m3/mol): 1.3 at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure)
Other safety information
Surface tension 24,2 mN/m at 20 °C
Relative vapor density
2,97 - (Air = 1.0)
Reactivity
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of explosion with:
Peroxides
Strong oxidizing agents Strong acids
strong alkalis Activated charcoal
Conditions to avoid
Heat. May polymerize on exposure to light. Warming.
Incompatible materials
No data available
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - male - 768 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
Symptoms: Irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3 mg/l (Calculation method)
Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tractLC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - < 10,8 mg/l
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 1.251 mg/kg (Calculation method)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 1.250 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA)
Result: irritating - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Result: Not mutagenic in Ames Test. Remarks: (IUCLID)
Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse
Cell type: Bone marrow
Application Route: inhalation (vapor)
Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
flow-through test LC50 - Cyprinodon variegatus (sheepshead minnow) - 1,1 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
flow-through test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 2,6 mg/l - 48 h
(OECD Test Guideline 202)
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 90 - 100 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 310)
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects
No data available
Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
IncompatibilitiesForms explosive mixture in air. Incompatible with nitrates, oxidizers, such as peroxides, strong alkalis. Polymerizes easily from heat, light, peroxides; usually contains an inhibitor, such as hydroquinone.
Waste DisposalDissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
UN number
ADR/RID: 1919 IMDG: 1919 IATA: 1919
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: METHYL ACRYLATE, STABILIZED IMDG: METHYL ACRYLATE, STABILIZED
IATA: Methyl acrylate, stabilized
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3
Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precautions for user
No data available
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous ChemicalsAbbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
【1】CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
【2】ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
【3】ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
【4】eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
【5】ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
【6】Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
【7】HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
【8】IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
【9】IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
【10】Sigma-Aldrich, website: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/
Other Information
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.