SAFETY DATA SHEETS
According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition
Version: 1.0
Creation Date: Aug 12, 2017
Revision Date: Aug 12, 2017
1.Identification
1.1 GHS Product identifier
Product name Methacrolein
1.2 Other means of identification
Product number-
Other names 2-Methylacrolein
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses For industry use only.
Uses advised againstno data available
1.4 Supplier's details
1.5 Emergency phone number
Emergency phone number-
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).
2.Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids, Category 2
Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 3
Acute toxicity - Dermal, Category 3
Skin corrosion, Category 1B
Serious eye damage, Category 1
Acute toxicity - Inhalation, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2
2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram(s)
Danger
Signal word
Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary
statement(s)
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
P242 Use non-sparking tools.
P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or
shower].
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification
none
3.Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS numberEC numberConcentration
Methacrolein Methacrolein 78-85-3 none 100%
4.First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed.
In case of skin contact
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
In case of eye contact
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
If swallowed
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Excerpt from ERG Guide 131P [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or
contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause
dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
no data available
5.Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
CARBON DIOXIDE, ALC FOAM, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Excerpt from ERG Guide 131P [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors
may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread
along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion
hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. (ERG, 2016)
5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
6.Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel
to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and
dispose of according to local regulations.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
7.Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide
appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.
8.Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
no data available
Biological limit values
no data available
8.2 Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable
laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.
Thermal hazards
no data available
9.Physical and chemical properties
Physical state colourless to light yellow liquid
Colour COLORLESS LIQUID
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point -81°C(lit.)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 68°C(lit.)
Flammability Highly flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point -15°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature 232.2°C
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH no data available
Kinematic viscosity 0.49 mPa.s @ 20°C
Solubility In water:6 g/100 mL (20 oC)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) 0.63
Vapour pressure 121 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Density and/or relative density 0.847
Relative vapour density 2.4 (vs air)
Particle characteristics no data available
10.Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
no data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
FIRE HAZARD: DANGEROUS, WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, FLAME OR OXIDIZERS. ...CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.The vapour is heavier than air
and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.METHACRYLALDEHYDE is an aldehyde. Aldehydes are frequently involved in self-
condensation or polymerization reactions. These reactions are exothermic; they are often catalyzed by acid. Aldehydes are readily oxidized to give
carboxylic acids. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of aldehydes with azo, diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates,
nitrides, and strong reducing agents. Aldehydes can react with air to give first peroxo acids, and ultimately carboxylic acids. These autoxidation
reactions are activated by light, catalyzed by salts of transition metals, and are autocatalytic (catalyzed by the products of the reaction). The
addition of stabilizers (antioxidants) to shipments of aldehydes retards autoxidation.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
no data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
DANGEROUS; ON DECOMPOSITION, EMITS TOXIC FUMES...
11.Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Oral: LD50 Rat oral 0.14 g/kg /From table/
Inhalation: no data available
Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
12.Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish: no data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
Toxicity to algae: no data available
Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF value of 1.4 was calculated for methacrolein(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 50,000 mg/L(1) and a
recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests that
bioconcentration in aquatic organisms will not be an important fate process(SRC).
12.4 Mobility in soil
The Koc of methacrolein is estimated as approximately 11.3(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 50,000 mg/L(1) and a regression-
derived equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that methacrolein has very
high mobility in soil(SRC).
12.5 Other adverse effects
no data available
13.Disposal considerations
13.1 Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not
contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it
unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible
packaging materials.
14.Transport information
14.1 UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2396IMDG: UN2396IATA: UN2396
14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: METHACRYLALDEHYDE, STABILIZED
IMDG: METHACRYLALDEHYDE, STABILIZED
IATA: METHACRYLALDEHYDE, STABILIZED
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3IMDG: 3IATA: 3
14.4 Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: IIIMDG: IIIATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yesIMDG: yesIATA: yes
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
no data available
15.Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
Methacrolein Methacrolein 78-85-3 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Not Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)Listed.
16.Other information
Information on revision
Creation Date Aug 12, 2017
Revision Date Aug 12, 2017
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short term exposure limit
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website:
http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this
document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.