2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylate
Glycidyl alpha-methyl acrylate
Methacrylic acid, 2,3-epoxypropyl ester
1-propanol-2,3-epoxy methacrylate
C7H10O3
Molecular mass: 142.2
ICSC # 1679
CAS # 106-91-2
RTECS # OZ4375000
UN # 2810
EC # 607-123-00-4
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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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Dry powder.
Carbon dioxide.
Foam.
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Explosion
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Above 61°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 61°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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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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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
Laboured breathing.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Refer for medical attention.
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Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
Skin burns.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Burns
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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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Sore throat.
Burning sensation in the throat and chest.
Abdominal pain.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
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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Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Store only if stabilized.
Cool.
Well closed.
Keep in the dark.
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids.
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
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Note: D
Xn symbol
R: 20/21/22-36/38-43
S: 2-26-28
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
Signal: Danger
Flame-Skull
Flammable liquid and vapour
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic in contact with skin
Causes skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
May cause allergic skin reaction
Toxic to aquatic life
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance may polymerize
due to heating and
under the influence of light, peroxides and
base(s).
Reacts violently with
strong acids,
strong bases
and
strong oxidants
causing \fire hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation and through the skin and by ingestion
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Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract.
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: 189°C
Melting point: <-10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.08
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 5;
(moderate.)
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.42
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.9
Flash point: <61°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.96
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Environmental Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
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N O T E S
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An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1679
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GLYCIDYL 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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