ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE

ICSC: 1270

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester
Ethylene dimethacrylate
Methacrylic acid, ethylene ester
C₁₀H₁₄O₄/CH₂=C(CH₃)C(O)OCH₂CH₂OC(O)C(CH₃)=CH₂
Molecular mass: 198.2
CAS # 97-90-5
RTECS # 0Z4400000
ICSC # 1270
EC # 607-114-00-5

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
SKIN	Loss of finger nails.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
EYES	Redness. Pain.	Face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Store only if stabilized.

Xi symbol
R: 36/37
S: (2)
Note: D

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ICSC: 1270

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE

ICSC: 1270

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Vapours are uninhibited and may polymerize, blocking vents.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance may polymerize.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 260°C
Melting point: -40°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 478

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 101°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.87

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Ageflex EGDM, Nourycryl M221, Sartomer SR 206 are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1270	ETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

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