MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Glycol Methacrylate
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Date of Issue: 18 Sept. 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817. Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Glycol Methacrylate
Product Name
GMA
Other Names
C057
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
A water soluble monomer
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Clear colourless liquid.Penetrating ester odour.
Appearance
60oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
0.01mm Hg @ 25oC
Vapour Pressure
Specific Gravity
101oC
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
Not determined
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
C6H10O3
2-Hydroxethyl methacrylate 868-77-9 96%
Methacrylic acid (MAA) 79-41-4 1.2%
Other ester adducts 2.8%
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Glycol Methacrylate
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Absorbed through skin or eye contact.
Acute
Swallowed:
Severely irritating to eyes. Possible permanent injury.
Eye:
Irritating to skin upon repeated or prolonged contact.
Skin:
Vapour or mist can irritate the nose and throat.
Inhaled:
Chronic: This substance is toxic to blood, the reproductive system, liver, spleen, central nervous
system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to this substance can produce target organs
damage.
First Aid:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing, such as collar, tie or waist band. If the
Swallowed:
victim is not breathing, perform mouth to mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for 15
Eye:
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Warm water must be used. Do not use any eye ointment.
Seek medical attention.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Warm water must be used.
Skin:
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive
soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, creases, crevices and groin. Cover the irritated
skin with emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. Serious skin contact: Wash
with a disinfectant soap and cover the skin with an antibacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Inhaled:
Eyewash facility, safety shower.
First Aid Facilities:
Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause strong allergic reaction on skin. Prolonged or
Advice to Doctor
repeated exposure to methacrylic acid can cause liver or kidney damage.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
STEL = 30 ppm
Exposure Standards:
Mechanical local exhaust ventilalation at point of contaminent release.
Engineering Controls:
Wear impervious protective gloves. Wear chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z-97.1 or
Personal Protection:
approved equivalent).
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
Storage and
containers pose a fire risk. Evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment
Transport:
containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. Wear suitable
protective clothing. Keep container dry. Keep in cool place. Keep container tightly closed.
Small spill: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert, dry material and place in
Spills and Disposal:
an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface, and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Large spill: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate
waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow
to evacuate through a sanitary system.
Heat can cause polymerisation. Heated containers can explode. Extinguishing media: C02,
Fire/Explosion
dry chemicals, water spra. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazard:
(pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH-approved or equivalant) and full protective gear. Use
water spray to cool containers. Fight advanced fires from a protected location -
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
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Glycol Methacrylate
OTHER INFORMATION
Free radical initiators, organic peroxides, Other oxidising and reducing agents, acid bases,
Incompatibilities
mild steel.
(Materials to avoid)
LD50 Mouse 3275mg/kg
Animal Toxicity Data:
Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female
Possible developmental toxin.
The substance is toxic to blood, the reproductive system, liver, spleen, central nervous
system.
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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