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First-aid measures

General: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Medical treatment is necessary if symptoms occur which are obviously caused by skin or eye contact with the product or by inhalation of its vapours.

4.1 Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Move subject to fresh air and keep him calm. In case of discomfort: Supply with medical care.

Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs consult a physician.

Eye contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with a large amount of water and consult a physician.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: None known.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Hazards: No data available.

Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical. Carbon dioxide Alcohol resistant foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: May be released in case of fire: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic products of decomposition.

5.3 Advice for firefighters Special fire fighting procedures: In the event of fire, cool the endangered containers with water. When heated above the flash point and/or during spraying (atomizing), ignitible mixtures may form in air.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Assure sufficient ventilation. Use personal protective clothing. Use breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/mist/aerosol.

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel: No data available.

6.1.2 For emergency responders: No data available.

6.2 Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from getting into drains/surface water/groundwater.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Larger quantities: Take up mechanically (by pumping). Smaller quantities and/or residues: Contain with absorbent material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid absorbent, universal absorbent or sawdust). Dispose of in accordance with regulations.

6.4 Reference to other sections: For personal protection see section 8. For disposal considerations see section 13.

Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Do not breathe vapors. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In the event of fire, cool the endangered containers with water. When heated above the flash point and/or during spraying (atomizing), ignitible mixtures may form in air. Keep container tightly closed. Provide good room ventilation even at ground level (vapours are heavier than air).

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C. Fill the container by approximately 90 % only as oxygen (air) is required for stabilisation. With large storage containers make sure the oxygen (air) supply is sufficient to ensure stability. Can polymerize with intense heat release. Protect from the action of light.

7.3 Specific end use(s): We are unaware of any specific end uses which go beyond the data reported in Section 1.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

Shippingopen allclose all
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shippingopen allclose all
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Not dangerous according to transport regulations.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shippingopen allclose all
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Not dangerous according to transport regulations.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

8.1 Control Parameters Occupational Exposure Limits

Chemical name

Type

Exposure Limit Values

Source

Methyl methacrylate

TWA

50 ppm     208 mg/m³

UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs), as amended (12 2011)

 

TWA

50 ppm

EU. Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values in Directives 91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU, 2017/164/EU, as amended (02 2017)

 

STEL

100 ppm

EU. Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values in Directives 91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU, 2017/164/EU, as amended (02 2017)

 

STEL

15 minutes

100 ppm   416 mg/m³

UK. EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs), as amended (01 2020)

None of the components have assigned exposure limits.

Exposure guidelines

Chemical name

Type

Source

Methyl methacrylate

Time Weighted Average (TWA): Indicative

EU. Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values in Directives 91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU, 2017/164/EU, as amended

 

Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL): Indicative

EU. Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values in Directives 91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC, 2009/161/EU, 2017/164/EU, as amended

DNEL-Values

Remarks: DNEL-Values

Critical component

Type

Route of Exposure

Health Warnings

Remarks

butyldiglycol methacrylate

General population

Oral

Systemic, long-term;

8.3 mg/kg bw/day

Effect on fertility

 

General population

Dermal

Systemic, long-term;

8.3 mg/kg bw/day

Effect on fertility

 

Workers

Dermal

Systemic, long-term;

13.9 mg/kg bw/day

Effect on fertility

 

General population

Eyes

Local effects;

No hazard identified

 

Workers

Eyes

Local effects;

No hazard identified

PNEC-Values

Remarks: PNEC-Values

Critical component

Environmental compartment

PNEC-Values

Remarks

butyldiglycol methacrylate

marine water

0.015 mg/l

 

 

Soil

0.763 mg/kg

 

 

freshwater sediment

4.25 mg/kg

 

 

freshwater

0.15 mg/l

 

 

marine water sediment

0.425 mg/kg

 

 

Sewage treatment plant

4.8 mg/l

 

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate Engineering Controls: For monitoring procedures refer to for instance "Empfohlene Analysenverfahren für Arbeitsplatzmessungen", Schriftenreihe der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz and "NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods", National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles

Hand Protection: Material: butyl rubber gloves

Break-through time: 60 min

Glove thickness: 0.7 mm

Guideline: EN 374

Additional Information: Gloves should be replaced regularly, especially after extended contact with the product., For each work-place a suitable glove type has to be selected.

Skin and Body Protection: On handling of larger quantities: face mask, chemical-resistant boots and apron

Respiratory Protection: Breathing apparatus in case of high concentrations short term: filter appliance, filter A

Hygiene measures: Follow the usual good standards of occupational hygiene. Clean skin thoroughly after work; apply skin cream. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Store work clothing separately.

Environmental Controls: see section 6.

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity: No data available.

10.2 Chemical Stability: No decomposition if used as directed.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Polymerization with heat evolution may occur in the presence of radical forming substances (e.g. peroxides), reducing substances, and/or heavy metal ions.

10.4 Conditions to avoid: Ultraviolet light. The product is normally supplied in a stabilized form. If the permissible storage period and/or storage temperature is exceeded, the product may polymerize with heat evolution.

10.5 Incompatible Materials: Peroxides, amines, sulfur compounds, heavy metal ions, alkalis, reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Mineral Acid Free radical initiators.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products: None when used as directed.

Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

General information: Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.

Disposal methods: Waste is hazardous. It must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations after consultation of the competent local authorities and the disposal company in a suitable and licensed facility. The waste key number must be determined as per the European Waste Types List (decision on EU Waste Types List 2000/532/EC) in cooperation with the disposal firm / producing firm / official authority.

Contaminated Packaging: Contaminated packaging should ideally be emptied; it can then be recycled after having been decontaminated. Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for recycling. Packaging that cannot be cleaned should be disposed of professionally.