Product Name: Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA)
Chemical Formula: C5H8O3
CAS Number: 818-61-1
UN Number: 2529
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate; HEA
Recommended Use: Monomer for resins, coatings, adhesives, and sealants
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GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2), Eye Damage (Category 1), Sensitization (Category 1), Acute Toxicity Oral (Category 4)
Pictograms: Corrosive, Exclamation Mark
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause allergic skin reaction, harmful if swallowed
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wear protective gloves, clothing, eye and face protection, wash hands thoroughly after handling, store locked up
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Concentration: ≥ 96%
Impurities: Trace amounts of acrylic acid, inhibitors such as MEHQ (≤ 200 ppm)
Other Ingredients: Stabilizers or inhibitors as required for safe storage
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical advice for irritation or allergic reaction
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek immediate medical care
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, call poison control or seek medical assistance immediately
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet, as spattering may occur
Special Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, thermal decomposition can produce acrid smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, avoid inhaling fumes
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical splash goggles, protective gloves, and impervious clothing, ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching drains, water courses, or soil
Spill Cleanup: Absorb with inert material such as sand or vermiculite, collect into suitable containers for disposal, wash area with water and detergent, ventilate area, dispose according to local regulations
Handling: Store and handle in well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, use explosion-proof equipment, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, prevent formation of aerosols
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed, store at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C, protect from moisture, sunlight, and heat sources, segregate from oxidizing agents, acids, and bases, store under inhibitor to avoid polymerization
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limit assigned; minimize exposure as much as possible
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, enclosures or process isolation, emergency eyewash and shower available
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or butyl rubber), safety goggles, face shield, impervious apron or lab coat, respiratory protection in case of insufficient ventilation or airborne concentration above recommended levels
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Pungent, slightly acrid
pH: Not available
Melting Point: -13°C
Boiling Point: 96°C at 13 mmHg
Flash Point: 99°C (Closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Flammable liquid and vapor
Vapor Pressure: 0.15 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: >1 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 1.10 at 20°C
Water Solubility: Miscible
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Log Kow 0.33
Auto-ignition Temperature: 280°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not specified
Viscosity: 7 mPa·s at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions with added inhibitors
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur without inhibitor, or exposure to heat, light, contamination
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Acrid smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly other toxic gases
Incompatible Materials: Peroxides, free radical initiators, iron, rust, copper, aluminum
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) 1020 mg/kg, LD50 (dermal, rabbit) >2000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Causes burns and skin sensitization
Eye Damage / Irritation: Causes severe eye damage
Respiratory Sensitization: Sensitization reported in some animal studies
Carcinogenicity: No evidence from current studies
Reproductive Toxicity: Information not sufficient
Other Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause dermatitis, may aggravate pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions
Toxicity (Aquatic): Expected to be harmful to aquatic life, EC50 (Daphnia magna, 48h): 19 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation (Log Kow 0.33)
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have high mobility in soil and groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid contamination of waterways or soil, notify local authorities in event of large spill
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of residue and containers according to local, regional, national regulations, incinerate or treat in approved chemical waste facility
Waste Code: May be classified as hazardous waste
Environmental Precautions: Prevent leaks from reaching soil, drains, or water bodies
Packaging Disposal: Triple rinse containers and offer for recycling or disposal according to applicable laws
UN Number: 2529
Shipping Name: Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Stabilized
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II
Label: Toxic, Corrosive
Marine Pollutant: Not listed as marine pollutant
Transport Notes: Keep container tightly sealed, transport under cool, ventilated conditions, away from direct sunlight or sources of heat
Regulations: Subject to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EPA TSCA, REACH registered substance, included on Canadian DSL Inventory
Labeling Requirements: GHS pictograms, hazard statements, precautionary phrases, supplier information
Restrictions: Observe workplace exposure limits, requirements for safe handling, storage, PPE
Other Listings: Not classified as carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA
Additional Requirements: Check local and regional restrictions for use, transportation, and disposal, ensure compliance with environmental and chemical safety laws
