2-methylbutyl acrylate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Eye Contact:

Immediately flush with large amounts of water.  Remove contact lenses if easy to do.  Continue rinsing.  Get medical attention.

Skin Contact:  

Immediately wash with soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.  If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.

Inhalation:

Remove person to fresh air.  If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

If Swallowed:  

Rinse mouth.  If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

See Section 11.1 Information on toxicological effects

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required

Not applicable

Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

In case of fire:   Use a fire fighting agent suitable for flammable liquids and solids such as dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Closed containers exposed to heat from fire may build pressure and explode.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Water may not effectively extinguish fire; however, it should be used to keep fire-exposed containers and surfaces cool and prevent explosive rupture.

Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Evacuate area.   Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.   Use only non-sparking tools.   Ventilate the area with fresh air.  For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapors, in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice. Warning! A motor could be an ignition source and could cause flammable gases or vapors in the spill area to burn or explode.  Refer to other sections of this SDS for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.   For larger spills, cover drains and build dikes to prevent entry into sewer systems or bodies of water.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Contain spill.  Cover spill area with a fire-extinguishing foam.  An appropriate aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is recommended.  Working from around the edges of the spill inward, cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or commercially available inorganic absorbent material.  Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry.  Remember, adding an absorbent material does not remove a toxic, corrosivity or flammability hazard.  Collect as much of the spilled material as possible using non-sparking tools.  Place in a metal container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities.  Clean up  residue with an appropriate solvent selected by a qualified and authorized person.  Ventilate the area with fresh air. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and MSDS.  Seal the container.  Dispose of collected material as soon as possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to Section 8 and Section 13 for more information

Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Do not use in a confined area or areas with little or no air movement.  Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.   Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.   Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.   Use only non-sparking tools.   Take precautionary measures against static discharge.   Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.    Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.   Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.   Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.   Wash thoroughly after handling.  Avoid release to the environment.   Avoid contact with oxidizing agents (eg. chlorine, chromic acid etc.)  Wear low static or properly grounded shoes.  Use personal protective equipment (eg. gloves, respirators…) as required.  Vapors may travel long distances along the ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities

Store in a well-ventilated place.  Keep cool.   Keep container tightly closed.   Protect from sunlight.   Store away from heat.  Store away from acids.  Store away from oxidizing agents.  Store away from areas where product may come into contact with food or pharmaceuticals.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

See information in Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations.  See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection recommendations.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3272

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Esters, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

2-Methylbutylacrylate

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Environmentally Hazardous

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

UN number:

UN3272

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Esters, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

2-Methylbutylacrylate

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Environmentally Hazardous

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3272

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Esters, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

2-Methylbutylacrylate

Labels:

3 (Flammable Liquid) + environmentally hazardous substance mark

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN3272

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Esters, n.o.s.

Chemical name:

2-Methylbutylacrylate

Labels:

3 (Flammable Liquid)

Remarks

SpecialProvisions