Product Name: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)Ethyl Acrylate
Synonyms: DEE Acrylate, Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acrylate
Chemical Formula: C9H16O4
CAS Number: 39443-66-8
Recommended Use: Used as a monomer in UV/EB curing, coatings, adhesives, inks
Manufacturer: Refer to supplier information for specifics
Contact Details: Emergency phone lines and facility addresses should be checked from current supplier documents
Emergency Overview: Clear, colorless liquid with a mild odor; may cause irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory system
GHS Classification: Skin Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2, Sensitization - Skin Category 1
Pictogram: Exclamation Mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; may cause an allergic skin reaction; may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors or mists; wear protective gloves, eye protection, and face protection; wash thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure can worsen effects on skin or lungs
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2, Flammability: 2, Reactivity: 1
Chemical Name: 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)Ethyl Acrylate
CAS Number: 39443-66-8
Weight %: 98–100%
Impurities: Inhibitors or stabilizers like hydroquinone monomethyl ether, typically less than 500 ppm
Other Components: Minor manufacturing residuals; always verify specific supplier details for additional components
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes; seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash exposed skin with soap and water for several minutes; if irritation or rash persists, see a doctor
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air; keep at rest in a comfortable position; call poison center or physician if you feel unwell
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly; do not induce vomiting; get medical attention
Most Important Symptoms: Eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, possible allergic reactions
Advice for Physicians: Treat symptomatically; consider allergic reaction management
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Do not use water jet, may spread fire
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrid smoke, possibly oxides of nitrogen
Specific Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixture with air at higher temperatures; containers can burst when heated
Firefighting Instructions: Wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus; keep cool exposed containers with spray water
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters must use positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation; evacuate unprotected personnel; use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, surface water, or soil; notify authorities about large spills
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spilled material with sand, earth, or a suitable inert absorbent; collect in closed containers for disposal; ventilate area
Decontamination: After material pick-up, wash area with soap and water and air out location
Special Attention: Spills in confined areas can create dangerous vapor conditions
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas; avoid breathing vapors or contact with skin and eyes; keep away from heat, sparks, and flame; ground containers during transfer
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place; protect from sunlight, sources of heat or ignition; add stabilizer regularly as recommended by supplier
Incompatible Substances: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, bases, peroxides
Special Requirements: Prevent formation and accumulation of static electricity; avoid polymerization triggers
Technical Measures: Monitor for vapor generation and initiate local exhaust if needed
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established TLV or OSHA PEL for this compound; workplace exposure should be kept as low as reasonably achievable
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation; process enclosures where feasible
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirator if vapor concentrations exceed limits
Eye Protection: Safety goggles with side shields
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, such as nitrile or neoprene
Body Protection: Lab coat or coveralls; emergency shower and eyewash station nearby
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face before breaks and after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Faint ester odor
Odor Threshold: No reliable data
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Approx. -60°C
Boiling Point/Range: Approx. 254°C
Flash Point: Approx. 124°C (closed cup method)
Evaporation Rate: No data
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Lower/Upper Explosion Limits: Approximately 1.0% – 7% (vol%)
Vapor Pressure: 0.06 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Relative Density: 1.045 g/cm³ at 20°C
Water Solubility: Miscible
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Approx. 1.4
Auto-ignition Temperature: >200°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Viscosity: Approx. 5.7 mPa·s
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions; contains stabilizer for added shelf life
Reactivity: Reacts strongly with free radical initiators, peroxides, oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, sunlight, sources of ignition, static discharge
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon oxides, acrid smoke, possible toxic fumes
Polymerization: May occur spontaneously if stabilizer is depleted or with improper handling
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin and eye contact, inhalation
Acute Toxicity: Limited rat oral LD50: >2000 mg/kg; skin and eye irritation reported in animal studies
Skin Sensitization: Prolonged or repeated contact can cause allergic skin reaction
Respiratory Sensitization: Prolonged exposure to high vapor may cause respiratory irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a known or probable carcinogen
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No evidence in standard tests
Chronic Effects: Sensitization, possible dermatitis on long-term contact
Symptoms: Redness, itching, tearing, coughing, difficulty breathing in sensitive individuals
Aquatic Toxicity: Acute studies show EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48 h): >10 mg/L, indicating moderate aquatic toxicity
Persistence/Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Low potential, log Kow suggests limited bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Mobile due to good water solubility
Additional Notes: Avoid discharge to environment; large quantities could disrupt local aquatic systems
Ozone Depletion/Global Warming: Not classified as an ozone depleting substance or key greenhouse gas
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Recommended Disposal: Incinerate in approved facility or send to licensed chemical waste processor
Contaminated Packaging: Clean containers for recycling or proper disposal; avoid reuse for food or personal items
Special Precautions: Do not dispose via municipal sewer or natural water bodies
Regulatory Framework: Train personnel and document waste handling according to local authority requirements
UN Number: UN 3082
UN Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (contains DEE Acrylate)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions: Ensure containers remain tightly sealed; transport in accordance with national and international road, rail, and air regulations
Labeling Requirements: Typical hazard warning symbols and environmental warnings required on bulk shipments
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH Registration: Registered, consult supplier for up-to-date details
SARA Title III Sections 311/312: Immediate (acute) health hazard
SARA Title III Section 313: Not subject to reporting
Canadian WHMIS Classification: D2B (Toxic materials causing other toxic effects)
EINECS Number: 254-668-0
Other National Inventories: Listed in DSL (Canada), ECL (Korea), IECSC (China), AICS (Australia)
Label Phrases: Skin, eye, and respiratory irritant—handle with appropriate safety measures at work
