Name:
n-Butyl methacrylate
Synonym:
Methacrylic acid, butyl ester; Butyl 2-methacrylate; Butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-Methyl-butylacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl este
CAS:
97-88-1
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:n-Butyl methacrylate
Synonym:Methacrylic acid, butyl ester; Butyl 2-methacrylate; Butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-Methyl-butylacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl este
Synonym:Methacrylic acid, butyl ester; Butyl 2-methacrylate; Butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; 2-Methyl-butylacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl este
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 97-88-1 | Butyl methacrylate | 100 | 202-615-1 |
| Hazard Symbols: XI Risk Phrases: 10 36/37/38 43 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic:
May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Flammable. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic:
May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire. Fire or excessive heat may result in violent rupture of the container due to bulk polymerization.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire. Fire or excessive heat may result in violent rupture of the container due to bulk polymerization.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Pure vapor will be uninhibited and may polymerize in vents or other confined spaces.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Store protected from moisture. Do not exceed 30C (86F). Store protected from light. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Pure vapor will be uninhibited and may polymerize in vents or other confined spaces.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Flammables-area. Store protected from moisture. Do not exceed 30C (86F). Store protected from light. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 97-88-1: Netherlands: 10 ppm MAC; 59 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 30 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 97-88-1: Netherlands: 10 ppm MAC; 59 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 30 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: Ester odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 4.9 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 1.1 mPas @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 163 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -75 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 290 deg C ( 554.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 41 deg C ( 105.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2.0 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 8.0 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.895
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2
Molecular Weight: 142.0968
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Polymerization at low temperatures may occur.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, ignition sources, moisture, temperatures above 30C, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases, heat, moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Polymerization at low temperatures may occur.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, ignition sources, moisture, temperatures above 30C, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases, heat, moisture.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 97-88-1: OZ3675000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 97-88-1: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >20 mL/kg; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 uL Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4910 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 12900 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 25 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 16 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 11300 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Butyl methacrylate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 97-88-1: OZ3675000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 97-88-1: Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >20 mL/kg; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 uL Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4910 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 12900 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 25 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 16 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 11300 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Butyl methacrylate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 37-55 mg/L; 5,15,30 min; Microtox test at 15 C
Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 37-55 mg/L; 5,15,30 min; Microtox test at 15 C
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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