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2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

ICSC: 1723

2-Propenoic acid, 2-hydroxyethylester
Ethylene glycol monoacrylate
Acrylic acid hydroxyethyl ester
C5H8O3
Molecular mass: 116.1
ICSC # 1723 		CAS # 818-61-1
RTECS # AT1750000
UN # 2927
EC # 607-072-00-8
November 13, 2008 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray. Dry powder. Alcohol-resistant foam. Carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!

•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing.
Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
Safety spectacles and eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
•INGESTION Sore throat. Burning sensation. Weakness. Aspiration hazard!
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: Chemical protection suit, filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Store only if stabilized. Keep in the dark. Cool. Ventilation along the floor. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: D
T symbol
N symbol
R: 24-34-43-50
S: 1/2-26-36/39-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
Signal: Danger
Skull-Health haz-Enviro
Harmful if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin
Fatal if inhaled vapour.
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergic skin reaction
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
Very toxic to aquatic life
ICSC: 1723 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

ICSC: 1723

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance will polymerize due to heating, on contact with peroxides, and under the influence of light. Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion producing acrid smoke. The substance may also spontaneously polymerize if it is not stabilized.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: sensitization of skin (Sh); (DFG 2008).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. See Notes.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 210°C
Melting point: -60.2°C
Density: 1.1
g/cm3
(miscible)
Solubility in water:
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 7.0
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flashpoint: 101°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.21
Viscosity, mm2/s at 15 °C: 5.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

N O T E S

An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. May cause cross sensitization towards other acrylates.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GTC1-II.

NFPA Code: H3; F1; R2;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1723 2-HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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