2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE 0478
November 2003
Acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
CAS No: 103-11-7
Octyl acrylate
RTECS No: AT0855000
2-Propenoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
EC No: 607-107-00-7
2-Ethylhexyl 2-propenoate
C11H20O2 / CH2=CHCOOC8H17
Molecular mass: 184.3
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon
FIRE
dioxide. Fine water spray.
Above 82/C explosive vapour/air Above 82/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
breathing protection. attention.
Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or 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
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb Xi Symbol
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and R: 37/38-43
remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical S: (2-)36/37-46
enter the environment. Personal protection: filter Note: D
respirator for organic gases and vapours. Chemical
protection suit.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R2 Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Keep in the dark. Store only if
stabilized.
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0478 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, blocking vents.
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
Chemical dangers
substance at 20/C.
The substance will polymerize readily under the influence of
light, heat and peroxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
Occupational exposure limits
respiratory tract.
TLV not established.
MAK: Sh; (DFG 2004).
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 213.5/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.35
Melting point: -90/C Flash point: 82/C o.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Auto-ignition temperature: 252/C
Solubility in water: none Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-6.4
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: 19 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.67
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful 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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