2-methoxyethyl acrylate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- First-aid measures after inhalation:

Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

- First-aid measures after skin contact:

IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a physician immediately. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get immediate medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

- First-aid measures after eye contact:

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.

- First-aid measures after ingestion:

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

- Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No additional information available

- Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions).

Fire-fighting measures

- Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Small fire; foam / carbon dioxide / halide / powder (phosphate, bicarbonate) fire extinguisher, dry sand. Alcohol resistant foam.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Stick water injection.

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard:

May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. Heating may cause a fire or explosion.

Fire may generate irritating, corrosive or toxic gas. Flammable liquid and vapour.

- Advice for firefighters

No additional information available

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

- For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Wear personal protection equipment.

Personal protective equipment: Refer to “Exposure controls / personal protection.

Emergency procedures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Keep away from sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing mist/vapour

- Environmental precautions

Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose it.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Measures to prevent aerosol and dust generation Isolate leaked material using non-flammable absorption agent (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculit, diatomaceous earth) and collect it for disposal in appropriate containers in accordance with the local regulations. Do not allow to enter into groundwater, surface water or drains.

- Reference to other sections

“Exposure controls / personal protection”, ”Disposal considerations”

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not breathe mist/ vapours

Hygiene measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures: Store the equipment suitable for fire protection regulations.

Storage conditions: Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, well-ventilated place.

- Specific end use(s)

No additional information available

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2924

Shipping

Labels:

3, 8

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2924

Shipping

Labels:

3, 8

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.

Chemical name:

-

Labels:

3, 8

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

-

Labels:

3, 8

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

- Control parameters

No additional information available

- Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation have to be used. Place an eyewasher and safety shower at the work area where you store or handle this material. Provide eyewasher and label its location conspicuously.

Hand protection: Wear suitable gloves.

Eye protection: Chemical goggles or face shield

Skin and body protection: Wear protective clothing and face protection.

Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection. Where exposure through inhalation may occur from use, respiratory protection equipment is recommended.

Stability and reactivity

- Reactivity

No additional information available

- Chemical stability

It is stable in normal handling.

- Possibility of hazardous reactions

May readily polymerize by heating, light, water(moisture), peroxides, rust etc.

- Conditions to avoid

Light, heat. Elevated temperature.

- Incompatible materials

Oxidizing substance, peroxide, iron rust.

- Hazardous decomposition products

Thermal decomposition generates : water, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Disposal considerations

- Waste treatment methods

Ecology - waste materials: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations(to be specified). For waste disposer, notice of risk and hazardousness when dealing with waste. Hazardous waste due to toxicity.