Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
97-88-1	Butyl methacrylate	99	202-615-1

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 41 deg C.
Warning! Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Light sensitive. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Target Organs: Reproductive system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes redness and pain.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
Chronic: May cause reproductive and fetal effects.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
Flash Point: 41 deg C ( 105.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 290 deg C ( 554.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:2.0 vol %
Upper: 8.0 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Refrigerator/flammables. Store protected from moisture. Do not exceed 30°C (86°F). Store protected from light. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Butyl methacrylate	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Butyl methacrylate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: Ester odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 4.9 mm Hg @ 20 C
Vapor Density: 4.8
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: 1.1 mPas @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 163 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-75 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.895
Molecular Formula:C8H14O2
Molecular Weight:142.0968

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Polymerization at low temperatures may occur.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, mechanical shock, incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, moisture, oxidizers, temperatures above 30°C, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, moisture, heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 97-88-1: OZ3675000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 97-88-1:
     Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 = >20 mL/kg;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 uL Mild;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4910 ppm/4H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 12900 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 25 gm/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 16 gm/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 11300 uL/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 97-88-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: Experimental reproductive effects have been reported.
Teratogenicity: Intraperitoneal, rat: TDLo = 690 mg/kg (female 5-15 day(s) after conception) Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) and Specific Developmental Abnormalities - other developmental abnormalities.
Reproductive Effects: Intraperitoneal, rat: TDLo = 2304 mg/kg (female 5-15 day(s) after conception) Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants).
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 37-55 mg/L; 5,15,30 min; Microtox test at 15 C No data available.
Environmental: If released to water, Butyl methacrylate should evaporate into the atmosphere with a volatilization half-life of approximately 13 hours from a model river. In water, some Butyl methacrylate may also partition to sediment. In soil, its Koc of about 878 suggests low soil mobility. No data are available on other potential degradation processes in soil or water. If released to the atmosphere, vapor phase Butyl methacrylate is degraded relatively rapidly by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals (estimated half-life = 7.5 hours in air).
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	N-BUTYL METHACRYLATE, STABILIZED	No information available.
Hazard Class:	3
UN Number:	UN2227
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 97-88-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 97-88-1: Effective 4/13/89, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 97-88-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XI
Risk Phrases:
     R 10 Flammable.
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
     R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Safety Phrases:
     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
     S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 97-88-1: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 97-88-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2A, F.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Section 16 - Additional Information

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Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008

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