Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation. Exposure may trigger allergic reactions. Inhalation or ingestion can bring about headaches and dizziness.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store locked up; keep out of reach of children.
Hazard Symbols: Exclamation mark (for acute exposure risks and sensitization)
Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical Identity: 2-Phenoxyethyl Acrylate
Concentration: 98-100% (varies slightly by supplier purity specifications)
Impurities: Trace stabilizers, less than 1%, included to prevent polymerization during shipping and storage; details can be found on specific batch records.
Other Ingredients: No other chemical substances listed as hazardous above 0.1%
First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Move to fresh air promptly; seek medical attention if symptoms such as headache, coughing or dizziness develop and persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash skin thoroughly using soap and water for several minutes. Seek medical advice for persistent irritation, blistering or burning sensations.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids to ensure full rinsing. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Obtain medical assessment for lasting discomfort or visual changes.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth if alert. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Call poison control or a physician. Watch for nausea, abdominal discomfort, or vomiting.
Self-protection: First responders should avoid direct contact and use nitrile gloves and splash-resistant safety goggles.
Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical powders work reliably. Alcohol-resistant foam is generally preferred.
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jets may spread spilled material.
Specific Hazards: Decomposition or combustion releases acrid smoke, carbon oxides, and potentially hazardous acrylic vapors.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective gear with self-contained breathing apparatus needed in confined or poorly ventilated areas.
Advice for Firefighters: Approach from upwind, avoid breathing fumes, and use non-sparking tools when possible. Rapid evacuation if product ignites in large amounts.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and long sleeves for skin and eye protection. Prevent inhalation with appropriate masks when vapor concentrations are expected to increase.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, drains, and waterways. Secure all drains in the immediate area and use barriers or absorbent booms to contain the liquid.
Clean-up Methods: Cover spill with inert absorbent material such as vermiculite or sand. Collect into labeled drums for proper disposal. Use non-sparking tools. Ventilate the area thoroughly.
Disposal Considerations: Dispose of absorbed material through licensed chemical waste contractors following state regulations.
Handling and Storage
Safe Handling Advice: Use in areas with adequate exhaust ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Avoid static build-up by grounding and bonding during transfer.
Personal Hygiene: Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after shifts. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Storage Conditions: Store in original containers in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Ensure containers are sealed tightly to prevent contamination and evaporation.
Incompatibilities: Segregate from strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and free radical initiators; accidental mixing can trigger hazardous polymerization or release of toxic fumes.
Packaging Materials: Use HDPE or stainless-steel containers with airtight lids; avoid PVC or other plastics that may interact over time.
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established at a national level, but in practice, keep airborne concentrations as low as reasonably achievable through local exhaust or general room ventilation.
Engineering Controls: Employ closed systems for large operations and localized exhaust at points of emission. Maintain safety showers and eyewash stations close to work zones.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, not latex), long-sleeved clothing, chemical splash goggles, and face shields for splash risk. Organic vapor respirators used with cartridges rated for organic compounds if ventilation proves insufficient.
Monitor Controls: Install air monitoring alarms for leaks and continuously check storage area concentrations during use in confined spaces.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Faint acrylate-like odor, slightly sweet and pungent
Melting Point: -30°C to -25°C
Boiling Point: 270°C at 101.3 kPa
Flash Point: Approximately 120°C (open cup)
Vapor Pressure: 0.01 mmHg at 20°C, low for typical monomers
Density: 1.10 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with many organic solvents like alcohols, esters, and ketones
Chemical Stability: Product remains stable under standard temperatures and pressures if kept away from lights, heat, and sources of contamination.
Reactivity: Polymerizes readily upon exposure to high temperatures, free-radical initiators, or ultraviolet light. Uninhibited material displays spontaneous, often violent, polymerization if not stabilized by inhibitor.
Hazardous Reactions: Highly exothermic polymerization may occur if contact with incompatible substances occurs or storage temperature exceeds recommended levels.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid acids, strong bases, oxidizers, and peroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning or decomposition forms carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acrid fumes, and other low molecular weight organics.
Toxicological Information
Plausible Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, and incidental ingestion through contaminated hands or food
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) estimated >2,000 mg/kg; irritation can result from single exposure via skin and eyes with symptoms including redness, pain, and swelling
Chronic Effects: Data from animal studies suggest repeated exposure can produce allergic skin reactions and mild liver or kidney changes; chronic respiratory effects possible at high airborne concentrations
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Moderate irritant with risk to those with sensitive or cracked skin
Sensitization: Documented skin sensitizer; allergic dermatitis may develop with prolonged or repeated contact
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA based on current evidence
Mutagenicity: In vitro genetic studies show no significant mutation potential at used concentrations
Reproductive Toxicity: No conclusive data available on reproductive risk; handle with caution if pregnant or breastfeeding
Ecological Information
Aquatic Toxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic organisms including Daphnia and fish based on available short-term test data (EC50/LC50 values between 1 and 10 mg/L)
Persistence and Degradability: Slowly biodegradable in standard wastewater treatment, better broken down in sunlight-exposed environments
Bioaccumulation: Partition data suggest moderate potential for accumulation in aquatic organisms; not persistent in most soils
Soil Mobility: Moderate soil mobility based on log Kow; leaching may occur if large spills are left unremediated
Other Environmental Effects: Harmful to aquatic plants and may disrupt algal growth in low concentrations
Disposal Considerations
Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste. Incinerate in licensed facility. Recycle unwanted product where feasible. Neutralize non-recoverable residues following local health and safety protocols.
Container Disposal: Rinse empty drums three times and puncture prior to recycling. Do not reuse emptied containers for food or drink storage.
Regulatory Disposal Restrictions: Always check regional or national waste regulations before disposal, as requirements may differ for chemical and non-chemical waste streams.
Transport Information
UN Number: Not classified under most transport regulations; for international shipments, proper shipping name and precaution labels required
Transport Hazard Class: No hazard class assigned under US DOT, IATA, or IMDG for non-bulk shipments
Packing Group: Not regulated but always seal containers, secure upright, and prevent leaks during transport to limit accidental exposure risk
Special Precautions: Transport with compatible materials away from oxidizers or open flames; always carry emergency contact and MSDS documentation during transit
Regulatory Information
Labeling: Ships and stores with hazard pictograms, GHS signal word and phrases, and supplier information
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA (US), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada), and other international inventories; country requirements may vary
Chemical Safety Assessment: Comprehensive workplace risk assessments recommended, especially for industrial settings and continuous occupational exposure
Other National Regulations: Occupational exposure and environmental controls defined by OSHA (USA), Health and Safety Executive (UK), and similar regulatory bodies in importing or bulk-producing countries
