EMS CAT AL OG NO: 14345
EMS PR ODUCT : L owicr yl HM-20 Monost ep Kit
DAT E: 05/ 09/ 2002
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PR ODUCT I DENT I FI CAT I ON
COMMON NAME: Lowicryl HM-20 (Non-Polar) System
HAZ AR DOUS I NGR EDI ENT S
NAME: Ethyl Methacrylate
T W A(mg/ m3): NE
S T EL (mg/ m3): NE
% B Y W EI GHT :< 80%
NAME: n-Hexyl Methacrylate
T W A(mg/ m3): NE
S T EL (mg/ m3): NE
% B Y W EI GHT : < 20%
PHYS I CAL DAT A
B OI L I NG POI NT : 115-120Oc (239-248oF)
% VOL AT I L E B Y VOL UME: 100
VAPOR PR ES S UR E @ 60oF: 15mm Hg
EVAPOR AT I ON R AT E (B UT YL ACET AT E = 1): N/D
VAPOR DENS I T Y: N/D
S PECI FI C GR AVI T Y: 0.91
S OL UB I L I T Y I N W AT ER : I nsoluble
MEL T I NG POI NT : N/D
APPEAR ANCE AND ODOR : C lear, colorless liquid, sharp sweet odor.
EXPL OS I ON AND FI R E HAZ AR D DAT A
FL AS H POI NT : 64
T ES T MODE: OPEN C UP
FL AMMAB L E L I MI T S :
L EL : 0.9
UEL : 3.9
EXT I NGUI S HI NG MEDI A: C arbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam
S PECI AL FI R E FI GHT I NG PR OCEDUR ES : Firefighters must wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and fully protective equipment. Water may be ineffective, but
should be used to cool fire-exposed containers.
UNUS UAL FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS : Heat from fire may induce
polymerization with rapid release of energy which may rupture containers explosively.
Keep containers cool with water stream. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to
a source of ignition and flash back.
HEAL T H HAZ AR D
R OUT E(S ) OF ENT R Y: I NHAL AT I ON: yes S KI N: yes I NGES T I ON: yes
R T ECS # : 0Z4550000 (Ethyl Methacrylate)
HEAL T H HAZ AR DS (acut e and chr onic): I rritant. Sensitizer. Flammable.
MEDI CAL CONDI T I ONS GENER AL L Y AGGR AVAT ED B Y EXPOS UR E: NE
S I GNS AND S YMPT OMS OF EXPOS UR E: I rritation of eyes, skin and respiratory
system, headache, nausea, drowsiness and unconsciousness. Direct liquid contact with
eyes can cause severe irritation and possible corneal damage. Prolonged skin contact
with liquid can cause irritation and skin rash.
EMER GENCY AND FI R S T AI D PR OCEDUR ES
S KI N CONT ACT : Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water.
EYE CONT ACT : Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
I NHAL AT I ON: Remove to fresh air. G oxygen or artificial respiration, as needed.
ive
I NGES T I ON: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. I nduce vomiting. C physician.
all
Seek medical treatment if discomfort persists.
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R EACT I VI T Y DAT A
S T AB I L I T Y: stable (stabilizer present)
CONDI T I ONS T O AVOI D: Heat, agine, contamination, oxygen-free atmosphere.
I NCOMPAT AB I L I T Y: Reducing and oxidizing agents.
HAZ AR DOUS DECOMPOS I T I ON PR ODUCT S : C arbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
HAZ AR DOUS POL YMER I Z AT I ON: May occur.
CONDI T I ONS T O AVOI D: NE
S PI L L OR L EAK PR OCEDUR ES
S T EPS T O B E T AKEN I N CAS E MAT ER I AL I S R EL EAS ED OR S PI L L ED: Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and gloves. Evacuate area. T urn off all
sources of ignition. Absorb spill with inert material.
C ollect for disposal. Wash and ventilate spill site after pickup is complete.
W AS T E DI S POS AL MET HOD: Mix waste with a combustible carrier and burn in a
suitably equipped chemical incinerator. Disposal must comply with Federal, State and
local regulations.
S PECI AL PR OT ECT I ON I NFOR MAT I ON
R ES PI R AT OR Y PR OT ECT I ON: OSHA / MHSA Approved respirator.
VENT I L AT I ON: Mechanical
PR OT ECT I VE GL OVES : I mpervious
EYE PR OT ECT I ON: Safety G oggles
OT HER PR OT ECT I VE EQUI PMENT : Safety shower, eye bath, protective clothing.
T R ANS POR T I NFOR MAT I ON
PS N: ET HYL MET HAC RYLAT E SOLUT I ON
HAZ AR D CL AS S : 3
UN# 2277
PACKI NG GR OUP: I I
L AB EL (S ): Flammable Liquid (3)
ADDI T I ONAL HANDL I NG I NFOR MAT I ON: SEE CURRENT I .A.T .A.
S PECI AL PR ECAUT I ONS
PR ECAUT I ONS T O B E T AKEN I N HANDL I NG AND S T OR AGE: Store material at
room temperature. Keep storage container tightly closed. Leave air space over liquid
surface in all containers. I t is advisable to use material within 6 months. Monitor for
inhibitor level in bulk material periodically.
N/ A= Not applicable; NE= Not est ablished; N/ D= No dat a
OS HA= Occupat ional S af et y and Healt h Administ r at ion
ACGI H= Amer ican Conf er ence of Gover nment al I ndust r ial Hygienist s
NF PA= Nat ional F ir e Pr ot ect ion Associat ion
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