2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester
2-Cyanoacrylic acid methyl ester
Mecrylate
C5H5NO2 / CH2=C(CN)COOCH3
Molecular mass: 111.1
ICSC # 1272
CAS # 137-05-3
RTECS # AS7000000
EC # 607-235-00-3
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Foam,
powder,
carbon dioxide.
NO water.
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Explosion
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Above 79°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 79°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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In case of fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water.
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Headache.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Face shield
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Absorb liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
Let solidify.
Use face shield.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Separated from
incompatible materials
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see Chemical Dangers.
Well closed.
Store only if stabilized.
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Xi symbol
R: 36/37/38
S: 2-23-24/25-26
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance polymerizes rapidly, especially
under the influence of moisture.
The substance decomposes
on heating
or
on burning
producing toxic and irritating fumes/gases
including
nitrogen oxides
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2008).
MAK: 2 ppm, 9.2 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: D;
(DFG 2008).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 2 ppm (8 mg/m3) ST 4 ppm (16 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The vapour
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
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Inhalation of vapour may cause asthmatic reactions (see Notes).
Immediately glues (sticks to) biological tissues.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 66°C
Melting point: -40°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 24
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 79°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.03 (estimated)
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in February 2009: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1272
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METHYL 2-CYANOACRYLATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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