Methacrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
C12H22O2 / CH2=CCH3COOCH2C(CH2CH3)H(CH2)3CH3
Molecular mass: 198.3
ICSC # 1289
CAS # 688-84-6
RTECS # OZ4630000
EC # 607-134-00-4
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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.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety spectacles.
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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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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.
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Cool.
Store only if stabilized.
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Note: A
Xi symbol
R: 36/37/38
S: 2-26-28
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize in vents and flame arresters causing blockage.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance may polymerize
due to warming.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 113-224°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 133
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 92°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2-4.8
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
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 section EU classification.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1289
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2-ETHYLHEXYL METHACRYLATE
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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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