2-Hydroxyethyl-Methacrylate

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

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

Additional information: Aqueous solutions of the substance are acidic.

Chemical characterization:
CAS No. Description:
868-77-9 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate

Identification number(s):
EINECS Number: 2127822
EU Number: 607-124-00-X

Additonal information: Stabilized with MEHQ.

General Information
Form:	Fluid
Colour:	Clear
Odour:	Characteristic
Change in condition:
Melting point/Melting range:	-12°C
Boiling point/Boiling range:	205-208°C
Flash point:	107°C (open cup)
Danger of explosion:	Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
Explosion limits:
Lower:	1.7 Vol %
Vapour pressure at 68°C:	1.3 hPa
Density at 20°C:	1.034 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water:	Fully miscible
pH-value (500 g/l) at 20°C:	4

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.

Markings according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials
"EC-labelling"

Risk phrases:
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Safety phrases:
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
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.