Mecrilate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air, consult doctor if complaint persists.

Skin contact:

Do not pull bonded skin apart. It may be gently peeled apart using a blunt object such as a spoon, preferably after soaking in warm soapy water. Cyanoacrylates give off heat on solidification. In rare cases a large drop will generate enough heat to cause a burn. Burns should be treated normally after the adhesive has been removed from the skin. If lips are accidentally stuck together apply warm water to the lips and encourage maximum wetting and pressure from saliva inside the mouth. Peel or roll lips apart.  Do not try to pull the lips apart with direct opposing action.

Ingestion:

Ensure that breathing passages are not obstructed. The product will polymerise immediately in the mouth making it almost impossible to swallow. In the unlikely event of adhesive entering the mouth it will solidify on contact with the moisture in the mouth bonding directly on the surfaces in the mouth. Salvia will gradually debond the adhessive over a period of hours. Do not try to pull the polymerised adhesive from the mouth. Keep cheking the mouth to ensure that the person doesn`t swallow it when it detaches.

Eye contact:

In the event of the eyelids being bonded, wash thoroughly and gently with warm water and apply a gauze patch over the eye. Do not force the eye open. Seek medical attention. Cyanoacrylate will bond to the eye protein and will cause periods of weeping which will help to debond the adhesive. The eye will open without any further action in 1-3 days even if gross contamination has occured. Double vision may be experienced during this period. There  should be no residual damage to the eye.

Burns:

Cyanoacrylates give off heat on solidification. Gross contamination with the adhesive may generate enough heat to cause a burn. Burns should be treated normally after the polymer has been removed gently from the skin. If the person experiences a burning sensation flood the contaminated akin immediately with plenty of cold water to cool the burn. continue to remove the adhesive by gently peeling or rolling it from the skin whilst soaking the contaminated area in cold water. It will take longer to remove the adhesive with cold water but it will still be effective.

Accidental bonding of clothing with cyanoacrylate adhesive on the human skin:

If the cyanoacrylate adhesive has been splashed on the clothing and has soaked through to the skin the clothing should never be forcibly removed from the skin. If the clothing has bonded directly on the skin and the person isn`t experiencing a burning sensation the affected area should be soaked with warm soapy water and the clothing removed gently by peeling or rolling back. Cold water should be used in cases where there is any burning sensation. Forcible removal of bonded clothing from the skin could lead to mechanical damage occuring to the skin and this could result in a more severe injury.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide

Special protection equipment for fire figthers:

Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and suitable protective clothing.

Hazardous combustion products:

Oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, irritating organic vapors.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Envrionmental precautions:

Do not let product enter drains.

Measures for removal:

Do not use cloths for mopping up.  Flood with water to complete polymerization and scrape off the floor.  Cured material can be disposed of as non-hazardous waste.

Handling and storage

Handling:

Ventilation (low level) is recommended when using large volumes.

Use of dispensing equipment is recommended to minimise the risk of skin or eye contact.

Storage:

For optimum shelf life store in original containers under refrigerated conditions at 2 - 8°C (35.6 - 46.4 °F)

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

not available

Shipping

Labels:

not dangerous goods

SpecialProvisions

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

UN number:

not available

Shipping

Labels:

not dangerous goods

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

not available

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

not dangerous goods

Chemical name:

methyl-2-cyanoacrylate

Labels:

not dangerous goods

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3334

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Cyanoacrylate ester)

Chemical name:

methyl 2-cyanoacrylate

Labels:

9

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Primary packs containg less than 500ml are unregulated by this mode of transport and may be shipped unrestricted.

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

None

Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure controls:

UK: STEL 0.3 ppm / 1.4 mg/m³

Personal protection:

Respiratory protection: Ensure adequate ventilation.

Hand protection:

Chemical-resistant protective gloves (EN 374). Suitable materials for short-term contact or splashes (recommended: at least protection index 2, corresponding to > 30 minutes permeation time as per EN 374): nitrile rubber (NBR; >= 0.4 mm thickness) Suitable materials for longer, direct contact (recommended: protection index 6, corresponding to > 480 minutes permeation time as per EN 374): nitrile rubber (NBR; >= 0.4 mm thickness) This information is based on literature references and on information provided by glove manufacturers, or is derived by analogy with similar substances. Please note that in practice the working life of chemical-resistant protective gloves may be considerably shorter than the permeation time determined in accordance with EN 374 as a result of the many influencing factors (e.g. temperature). If signs of wear and tear are noticed then the gloves should be replaced.

Eye protection: Wear protective glasses.

General protection and hygiene measures: good industrial hygiene practices should be observed.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid: None if used for intended purpose.

Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Disposal considerations

Product disposal:

Cured adhesive: Dispose of as water insoluble non-toxic solid chemical in authorised landfill or incinerate under controlled conditions.

Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations.

Contribution of this product to waste is very insignificant in comparison to article in which it is used.

Waste code (EWC): 08 04 09 waste adhesives and sealants containing organic solvents and other dangerous substances.

Disposal of uncleaned packages: After use, tubes, cartons and bottles containing residul product should be disposed of as chemically contaminated waste in an authorised legal land fill site or incinerated. Disposal must be made according to offical regulations.