2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Classification system for 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate:
The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and expanded using company data and specialized
literature.

Chemical characterization for 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate:
CAS No. Description:
103-11-7 2-ethylhexyl acrylate

Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 203-080-7
EU Number: 607-107-00-7

 

General Information for 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate
Form:	Fluid
Colour:	Colourless
Odour:	Sweetish
Change in condition:
Melting point/Melting range:	-90°C
Boiling point/Boiling range:	229°C
Flash point:	82°C
Ignition temperature:	245°C
Danger of explosion:	Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Explosion limits:
Lower:	0.8 Vol %
Upper:	5 Vol %
Vapour pressure at 50°C:	1.33 hPa
Density at 20°C:	0.8869 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water:	Insoluble
Segregation coefficient (n-octanol/water) at 25°C:	4.64 log POW

Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class:        -
                              No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class:             -
                              No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class:    -
                              No hazardous good according to the regulation.

Transport/Additional information: Heat sensitive

Markings according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
EC-labelling
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xi Irritant

Risk phrases:
37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Safety phrases:
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Special labelling of certain preparations:
Certain substances which are susceptible to spontaneous polymerisation or decomposition are generally placed on the market in a
stabilised form. It is in this form that they are listed in Annex I to this Directive.
However, such substances are sometimes placed on the market in a non-stabilised form. In this case, the manufacturer
or any person who places such a substance on the market must state on the label the name of the substance followed by the words
"non-stabilised".

National regulations
Information about limitation of use: Restrictions on juvenile employment must be observed.
Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water.