Methacrylic acid
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H227 |
Combustible liquid | Flammable liquids |
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H311 |
Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | 20 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid or solid (below 61°F) with an acrid, repulsive odor.
| Boiling Point | 325°F |
| Flash Point | 171°F (open-cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.7 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.015 at 68°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
3
2
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
severe eye and skin irritation
Synonyms
methacrylic acid (glacial); methacrylic acid (inhibited); α-methacrylic acid; 2-methylacrylic acid; 2-methylpropenoic acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 4093
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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