ETHYL ACRYLATE 0267
November 2003
2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester
CAS No: 140-88-5
Acrylic acid ethyl ester
RTECS No: AT0700000
Ethyl propenoate
UN No: 1917
CH2CHCOOC2H5 / C5H8O2
EC No: 607-032-00-X
Molecular mass: 100.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Highly flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
NO smoking. water spray, carbon dioxide.
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water.
and lighting. Do NOT use
compressed air for filling,
discharging, or handling. Use
non-sparking handtools.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Shortness of breath. Sore throat. breathing protection. attention.
Redness. Pain. Protective clothing. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
gloves. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Safety spectacles, or eye protection First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
in combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
Nausea. Vomiting. work. drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Remove all ignition sources. F Symbol Marine pollutant.
Consult an expert! Collect leaking and spilled liquid Xn Symbol
in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb R: 11-20/21/22-36/37/38-43
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and S: (2-)9-16-33-36/37
remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical Note: D
enter the environment. Personal protection: UN Hazard Class: 3
self-contained breathing apparatus. UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1917 Fireproof. Cool. Keep in the dark. Store only if stabilized.
NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 2
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0267 ETHYL ACRYLATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are formed
easily. Vapours are unhibited and may form polymers in vents or A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly
flame arrestors, resulting in stoppage of vents. on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may polymerize spontaneously due to warming, The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
under the influence of light and on contact with peroxides. respiratory tract.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; 15 ppm as STEL; A4; (ACGIH 2003). Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
MAK: 5 ppm 21 mg/m3; Sh; Peak limitation category: I(2); Tumours have been detected in experimental animals but may
Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2003). not be relevant to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 99/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.09
Melting point: -71/C Flash point: 9/C (c.c.)
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92 Auto-ignition temperature: 345/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 1.5 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-14
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 3.9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.32
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.45
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency
Response.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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