Product Name: Bio-Ethyl Methacrylate
Synonyms: 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-methylpropenoate
CAS Number: 97-63-2
Recommended Use: Adhesives, resins, coatings, dental materials
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Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 2), Skin irritant (Category 2), Eye irritant (Category 2A), Sensitizer (Category 1)
Signal Word: Danger
Pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat or sparks, avoid breathing vapor or mist, wear protective gloves and eye protection, wash skin after handling
Chemical Name: Ethyl methacrylate
Concentration: 98–99%
Other Components: Stabilizers (such as hydroquinone, <1%)
Impurities: Trace methyl methacrylate, water, polymerization inhibitors
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, administer oxygen if breathing is difficult, seek medical help
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash area thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, seek immediate medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, do not induce vomiting, seek medical help quickly
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet
Fire Hazards: Liquid and vapor catch fire easily, combustion produces toxic gases such as carbon oxides
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters need full body protection and self-contained breathing apparatus
Specific Hazards: Vapors can travel to ignition sources, can form explosive mixtures with air
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid breathing vapors, use protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, surface water, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Contain spill with inert absorbent material, collect in suitable container for disposal, decontaminate area with soap and water
Disposal: Comply with local and national regulations
Handling: Take measures to prevent static discharge, use non-sparking tools, avoid inhalation and skin contact, wash hands before breaks and after handling
Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, keep container tightly closed, protect from light and heat sources, store away from oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and ignition sources
Storage Temperature: Maintain storage temperature below 30°C (86°F)
Packaging Materials: Use original, approved containers with proper labeling
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL 100 ppm (410 mg/m³), ACGIH TLV 100 ppm
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, eye wash stations, safety showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile), safety goggles, chemical-resistant clothing, respirator when necessary
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Sharp, acrid odor reminiscent of acrylic compounds
Odor Threshold: 0.05 ppm
Boiling Point: 117–119°C
Melting Point: -75°C
Flash Point: 42°C (108°F)
Vapor Pressure: 22 mmHg at 20°C
Density: 0.92 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with common organic solvents
Viscosity: 0.7 mPa·s at 25°C
Partition Coefficient: log Kow 1.42
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, sensitive to light and heat
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, sunlight, static electricity
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents, peroxides, polymerization initiators
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritant gases
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Exothermic polymerization may occur if contaminated or not properly stabilized
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation LC50 (rat) 4,500 ppm/4h; Oral LD50 (rat) 5,680 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rabbit) >5,000 mg/kg
Irritation: Skin and eye irritation documented, vapor may irritate respiratory tract
Sensitization: Skin sensitizer in susceptible individuals
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure linked to dermatitis, allergic reactions
Potential Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye contact
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Expected to have low potential (log Kow 1.42)
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility, potential for groundwater contamination in large spill scenarios
Other Adverse Effects: Not classified as ozone-depleting substance
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate in approved facility, comply with local, regional, national regulations
Container Disposal: Triple rinse containers, puncture and send to approved recycler or disposal site
Special Precautions: Do not dispose of with household garbage or dump into drains
UN Number: UN 1993
UN Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (contains Bio-Ethyl Methacrylate)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Keep containers upright, avoid impact, segregate from oxidizers
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical by definition
EPA TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III (Sections 311, 312): Fire hazard, immediate (acute) health hazard, delayed (chronic) health hazard
California Proposition 65: Not listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH Status (EU): Registered substance
Labeling Requirements: GHS-compliant labeling with hazard pictograms and precautionary statements
