Product ID:2-HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE, H8633
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N093227
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJXDF

SIGMA CHEMICAL CO

ST LOUIS, MO 63178
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

2-HYDROXYETHYL METHACRYLATE

CAS: 868-77-9

RTECS: OZ4725000

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHACRYLATE

CAS: 2351-43-1

METHACRYLIC ACID

CAS: 79-41-4

RTECS: OZ2975000

ACGIH TLV: 70 MG/M3;20 PPM

OTHER ESTER ADDUCTS

ETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

1-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZENE; (MEHQ)

CAS: 150-76-5

RTECS: SL7700000

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

ETHYLENE OXIDE

CAS: 75-21-8

RTECS: KX2450000

OSHA PEL see 1910.1047

ACGIH TLV: 1.8 MG/M3;1 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: MAY BE HARMFUL BY
INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SEVERE EYE
IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO
MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRTORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
SKIN REACTION. READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC EFFECTS: MAY
CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS. TARGET ORGANS: LIVER, KIDNEYS,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. TO THE BEST OF THE MANUFACTUR ER'S
KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE
NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:EYES: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSING
OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. SKIN: FLUSH
SKIN WIT H WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED
PERSON IS CO NSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point:=97.2C, 207.F
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM. WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE AND EXPLODE
DURING RUNAWAY POLYMERIZATION.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. EVACUATE
AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH AN ACTIVATED
CARBON ABSORBENT, TAKE UP AND PLA CE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS.
TRANSPORT OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=67.C, 152.6F
B.P. Text:3.5MM
Vapor Pres:0.01 MM 25C
Vapor Density:5
Spec Gravity:1.073
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, ACIDS, BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, FREE
RADICAL INITIATORS, STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT. SENSITIVE TO LIGHT. SENSITIVE TO
MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HEAT, CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION,
CATALYSTS, OXYGEN FREE ATMOSPHERE, LOSS OF INHIBITOR, DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:RTECS #: OZ4735000. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SKN-RBT LD50: >5000 MG/KG. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS
OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL
ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMP LETE INFORMATION.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. FEDERAL REG INFO: ETHYLENE OXIDE:
ACGIH TLV-SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN. ACGIH TLV-TWA: 1 PPM.
OSHA-CANCER HAZARD.

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPNAY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION.

Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION - EC INDEX NO:
607-124-00-X. TOXIC. R 36/38 IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN. R 43 MAY
CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT. S 26 IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH
EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PL ENTY OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL
ADVICE. S28 AFTER CONTACT WITH SKIN, WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY
OF WATER. TLV AND SOURCE: FOR METHACRYLIC ACID: ACGIH TLV-TWA: 20
PPM. OSHA PEL FINAL: 8H TWA 20 PPM (7 0 MG/M3) (SKIN). FOR
4-METHOXYPHENOL (MEHQ): ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5 MG/M3. OSHA PEL: 8H TWA 5
MG/M3. FOR E THYLENE GLYCOL: ACGIH TLV-CEILING LIMIT: 50 PPM (127
MG/M3). OSHA PEL: CEILING LIMIT 50 PPM (125 MG/M3). FOR (ECOLOGICAL
INFO)
State Regulatory Information: