INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Ethyl Cyanoacrylate

None

0.2 ppm

N/A

7085-85-0

Poly (Methyl Methacrylate)

N/A

N/A

N/A

9011-14-7

Hydroquinone

2 mg

2 mg

N/A

12-31-9

BOILING POINT:

More than 300°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

1.05 @ 75°F

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

Less than 0.2 mm @ 75°F

MELTING POINT:

N/A

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

3

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

N/A

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Polymerized

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Clear liquid; Sharp, irritating

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

160 – 200°F

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG 

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

None

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

N/A

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Polymerized by contact with water, alcohol, amines, alkalies.

Hazardous Decomposition:

None

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur  xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

N/A

INGESTION:  

Ingestion is not likely.

EYES:                  

Eye irritant.

INHALATION:       

Vapors is irritating to mucous membranes when above TLV.  Prolonged and repeated overexposure to vapors may produce allergic reactions with asthma like symptoms is sensitive individuals.

SKIN:

Skin contact may cause burns.  Bonds skin rapidly.

INGESTION:

N/A

EYES:

Flush with water.

INHALATION:

Remove to fresh air.  If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

SKIN:

Soak in warm water.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

If a spill or leak occurs flood area with water to polymerize (cure) the material.  Soak up with an inert absorbent.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Polymerize as indicated.  Incinerate following EPA and local regulations.  EPA Hazardous waste number: NH – Not a RCRA Hazardous Waste Material.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.  Avoid breathing vapors.  Store below 72°F.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

N/A

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

N/A

VENTILATION:

Positive down draft exhaust ventilation should be provided to maintain vapor concentration below TVL.

LOCAL EXHAUST:

N/A

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Polyethylene gloves and aprons.  DO NOT use cotton or cloth materials.

EYE PROTECTION:

Chemical safety glasses or goggles.

HEALTH:  2

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  2

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  1

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS