2-Cyano-2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester
2-Cyanoacrylic acid, ethyl ester
Ethyl alpha-cyanoacrylate
C6H7NO2
Molecular mass: 125
ICSC # 1358
CAS # 7085-85-0
RTECS # UD3330050
EC # 607-236-00-9
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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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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Above 75°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 75°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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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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Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Cool.
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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.
The substance decomposes
on heating
or
on burning
producing toxic and irritating fumes/gases
including
nitrogen oxides
and cyanides.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.2 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its vapour.
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 severely irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 54-56°C
Flash point:
75°C c.c.
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1358
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ETHYL 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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