Product Name: Bio-N-Heptyl Methacrylate
Chemical Name: Heptyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Chemical Formula: C11H20O2
Synonyms: Heptyl methacrylate, N-Heptyl methacrylate
Recommended Use: Used in polymer resins, adhesives, coatings, specialty plastics.
Supplier: Information available from purchasing documentation.
Contact Info: Emergency contact phone number and address listed by manufacturer or distributor.
Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 3), Skin irritant (Category 2), Eye irritant (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure, Category 3)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor; Causes skin irritation; Causes serious eye irritation; May cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Flame, exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames. No smoking. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection. Avoid breathing fumes and vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes and skin show redness or swelling from contact, inhalation of vapors leads to dizziness or headache, swallowing the liquid causes nausea and discomfort.
Chemical Name: Heptyl methacrylate
CAS Number: 2549-53-3
Concentration: 98-100%
Impurities: Trace stabilizers, inhibitors (such as MEHQ or hydroquinone monomethyl ether) below 500ppm if added, unspecified proprietary stabilizers sometimes included to extend shelf life and prevent polymerization.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes very gently with clean water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Contact a doctor if irritation continues.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If redness or discomfort lasts, seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air without delay. Keep them calm and warm. If symptoms like coughing or headache persist, medical evaluation is necessary.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Never induce vomiting unless told by medical personnel. Seek immediate medical attention.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may cause spread of fire
Hazardous Combustion Products: Acrid smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methyl acrylate fumes
Firefighting Instructions: Use standard protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus for fire personnel. Remove all possible containers from fire area if it is safe.
Other Information: Vapors form explosive mixtures with air; containers may explode when heated. Use water spray to cool unopened containers exposed to fire.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid inhalation of vapors. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and a suitable mask.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent run-off into drains, sewers, or waterways.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Absorb liquid spill with earth, sand, or inert absorbent material. Gather waste in suitable containers for regulated disposal. Clean contaminated area with soap and water if needed.
Additional Guidance: Isolate spill area until clean-up is complete.
Handling: Work in areas with good ventilation. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. No eating, drinking, or smoking while using the product. Use spark-proof tools and discharge static electricity safely.
Storage: Store in cool, dark, dry locations away from heat sources and sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed. Maintain storage temperature below 30°C. Keep away from strong oxidizers, acids, and bases. Drums or other packages should be properly labeled and inspected regularly for leaks or degradation.
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits for Bio-N-Heptyl Methacrylate available; recommended to keep exposure as low as possible.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation. Fume hoods for laboratory scale work; explosion-proof ventilators in industrial settings.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses, gloves made from nitrile rubber or similar, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. Organic vapor respirators in cases of poor ventilation or high airborne concentration. Emergency showers and eyewash stations must be accessible.
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild ester odor
Odor Threshold: Not well established
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -85°C
Boiling Point: 230 - 240°C
Flash Point: 90°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Combustible
Vapor Pressure: 0.02 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: Greater than air
Relative Density: 0.874 - 0.880 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; miscible with common organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Estimated at 3.8 - 4.5
Auto-ignition Temperature: 390°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not precisely established
Viscosity: 2.5 - 3.5 mPa.s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling. Polymerizes readily when overheated or in contact with free radical initiators.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flames, direct sunlight, sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, peroxides, amines.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Methacrylic acid, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, possible acrid fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur under improper storage, especially without stabilizers.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) estimated at 5000 mg/kg; low inhalation toxicity at expected workplace concentrations.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Moderate irritation possible on prolonged or repeated contact.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Irritation including redness, watering, stinging.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Sensitization reactions not well documented for this compound.
Chronic Effects: No long-term cancer data available; continuous exposure not recommended as effects of chronic vapor inhalation remain insufficiently studied.
Other Health Effects: May cause headache, nausea, or dizziness if large quantities of vapor are inhaled.
Ecotoxicity: Low acute aquatic toxicity documented for structural analogs. Toxic to aquatic organisms at high concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to undergo slow biodegradation in soil and water.
Bioaccumulative Potential: High potential for bioaccumulation due to log Pow greater than 3.
Mobility in Soil: Low, due to hydrophobic characteristics.
Other Adverse Effects: No data on ozone depletion, global warming, or VOC impact. Avoid uncontrolled release to natural waterways.
Disposal Methods: Incinerate under controlled conditions or contact an approved hazardous waste disposal vendor.
Container Disposal: Rinse containers thoroughly to remove residues. Recycle or land-fill only if permitted by local regulations.
Precautions: Prevent run-off into the environment. Dispose in line with federal, regional, and local regulations.
UN Number: 1993
UN Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (Heptyl methacrylate)
Transport Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as marine pollutant by definition, yet avoid shipping with food or water supplies.
Special Transport Precautions: Use compliant containers; secure and label all packages. Limit exposure to high heat during transit.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Listed in regional safety inventories such as TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia).
Hazard Symbols: Flammable, irritant labels required.
Workplace Labelling: Conforms with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (US) and CLP Regulation (EU).
Chemical Safety Assessment: Manufacturer supplies documentation on hazards.
Other Applicable Regulations: Product use and handling may be subject to local, regional, and international regulations regarding storage, transport, hazard communication, and pollution prevention.
