safety data sheet

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2015/830/EU

Plexit® 55 Röhm , thinner 30

article number: 2498 date of compilation: 2016-06-14

Version: 1.0 en

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Identification of the substance Methyl methacrylate
Article number 2498
Registration number (REACH) 01-2119452498-28-xxxx
Index No 607-035-00-6
EC number 201-297-1
CAS number 80-62-6
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: laboratory chemical
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Carl Roth GmbH + Co KG
Schoemperlenstr. 3-5
D-76185 Karlsruhe
Germany

Telephone: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 0

Telefax: +49 (0) 721 - 56 06 149
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.carlroth.de
Competent person responsible for the safety data : Department Health, Safety and Environment
sheet
e-mail (competent person) : [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency information service Poison Centre Munich: +49/(0)89 19240

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Classification acc. to GHS

Section Hazard class Hazard class and cat- Hazard

egory state-
ment

2.6 flammable liquid (Flam. Liq. 2) H225

3.2 skin corrosion/irritation (Skin Irrit. 2) H315

3.4S skin sensitisation (Skin Sens. 1) H317

3.8R specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract ir- (STOT SE 3) H335
ritation)

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Remarks
For full text of Hazard- and EU Hazard-statements: see SECTION 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word Danger

Pictograms

Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Precautionary statements - prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition
sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection.
Precautionary statements - response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml
Signal word: Danger
Symbol(s)

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

2.3 Other hazards

There is no additional information.

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Name of substance Methyl methacrylate
Index No 607-035-00-6
Registration number (REACH) 01-2119452498-28-xxxx
EC number 201-297-1
CAS number 80-62-6
Molecular formula C₅H₈O₂
Molar mass 100,1 g/mol

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
Take off contaminated clothing.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start
first aid actions.
Following skin contact
Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of skin irritation, consult a physician.
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. In case of eye irritation consult an ophthalmologist.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Observe aspiration hazard if vomiting occurs. Call a physician immediately.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Irritation, Allergic reactions, Headache, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Narcosis
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
none

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings
water spray, foam, dry extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing media
water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Combustible. Vapours can form explosive mixtures with air.
Hazardous combustion products
In case of fire may be liberated: carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Vapours are heavier than air. Beware of reignition. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reason-
able distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapour/spray. Avoidance of ignition sources.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Explosive properties.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advices on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains.
Advices on how to clean up a spill
Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8.
Incompatible materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Provide adequate ventilation. When not in use, keep containers tightly closed.
• Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed. Protect from sunlight.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Observe hints for combined storage.
Consideration of other advice
• Ventilation requirements
Use local and general ventilation.
• Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 - 25 °C.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
National limit values
Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits)
Cou Name of agent CAS No Nota- Identifi- TWA TWA STEL STEL Source
ntry tion er [pp [mg/m [pp [mg/m
m] ³] m] ³]

EU methyl methacrylate (2- 80-62-6 IOELV 50 100 2009/161/E

methyl-2-propenoic acid U
methyl ester) (methyl 2-
methylprop-2-enoate)

GB methyl methacrylate 80-62-6 WEL 50 208 100 416 EH40/2005

Notation
STEL Short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related to a 15-
minute period unless otherwise specified
TWA Time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference period of 8
hours time-weighted average

Relevant DNELs/DMELs/PNECs and other threshold levels

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• human health values
Endpoint Threshold Protection goal, Used in Exposure time
level route of exposure

DNEL 208 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - systemic effects

DNEL 208 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (industry) chronic - local effects

• environmental values
Endpoint Threshold level Environmental compartment

PNEC 0,94 mg/cm³ freshwater

PNEC 0,94 mg/l freshwater

PNEC 0,94 mg/l marine water

PNEC 0,94 mg/l water

PNEC 10 mg/l sewage treatment plant (STP)

PNEC 5,74 mg/kg freshwater sediment

PNEC 1,47 mg/kg soil

8.2 Exposure controls

Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)

Eye/face protection
Use safety goggle with side protection.
Skin protection
• hand protection
Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374.
For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves
mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves.
• type of material
Butyl caoutchouc (butyl rubber)
• material thickness
0,7mm.
• breakthrough times of the glove material
>60 minutes (permeation: level 3)
• other protection measures
Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is
recommended.
Flame-retardant protective clothing.

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Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection necessary at: Aerosol or mist formation. Type: A (against organic gases and va-
pours with a boiling point of > 65 °C , colour code: Brown).
Environmental exposure controls
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state liquid (fluid)
Colour colourless
Odour like esters
Odour threshold No data available
Other physical and chemical parameters
pH (value) This information is not available.
Melting point/freezing point -48 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range 100 °C
Flash point 10 °C (DIN 51755)
Evaporation rate no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) not relevant (fluid)
Explosive limits
• lower explosion limit (LEL) 2,1 vol%
• upper explosion limit (UEL) 12,5 vol%
Explosion limits of dust clouds not relevant
Vapour pressure 37 hPa at 20 °C
Density 0,94 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapour density 3,46 (air = 1)
Bulk density Not applicable
Relative density Information on this property is not available.
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility 15 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water (log KOW) 1,38 (OECD 107)
Soil organic carbon/water (log KOC) 0,94 - 1,858 (ECHA)
Auto-ignition temperature 430 °C - (DIN 51794)
Decomposition temperature no data available

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Viscosity
• dynamic viscosity 0,53 mPa s at 20 °C
Explosive properties none
Oxidising properties none
9.2 Other information
There is no additional information.
Temperature class (EU, acc. to ATEX) T2 (Maximum permissible surface temperature
on the equipment: 300°C)

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
risk of ignition. Vapours can form explosive mixtures with air.
10.2 Chemical stability
The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of tem-
perature and pressure.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reaction with: Strong oxidiser, Amines, Ammonia (NH3), Peroxides, Aldehydes,
=> Explosive properties
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct light irradiation. Keep away from heat.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Rubber articles
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.
Exposure route Endpoint Value Species Source
mg/ /4h
inhalation: vapour LC50 29,8 l rat ECHA

oral LD50 7.872 mg/kg rat TOXNET

dermal LD50 >5.000 mg/kg rabbit TOXNET

Skin corrosion/irritation
Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Shall not be classified as seriously damaging to the eye or eye irritant.

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Respiratory or skin sensitisation
May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Summary of evaluation of the CMR properties
Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic, carcinogenic nor as a reproductive toxicant
• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
May cause respiratory irritation.
• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure).
Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

• If swallowed
gastrointestinal complaints, vomiting, aspiration hazard, Liver and kidney damage
• If in eyes
causes slight to moderate irritation
• If inhaled
headache, dizziness, cough, Irritation to respiratory tract, Dyspnoea, narcosis
• If on skin
causes skin irritation, Allergic reactions
Other information
None

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
acc. to 1272/2008/EC: Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.
Aquatic toxicity (acute)
Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure
time

EC50 69 mg/l daphnia magna ECHA 48 h

LC50 191 mg/l bluegill (Lepomis mac- IUCLID 96 h

rochirus)

ErC50 >110 mg/l algae ECHA 72 h

EC5: 100 mg/l Pseudomonas putida 16h (IUCLID)

Aquatic toxicity (chronic)

Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure
time

LC50 33,7 mg/l fish ECHA 35 d

EC50 49 mg/ aquatic invertebrates ECHA 21 d

l

NOEC 9,4 mg/l fish ECHA 35 d

mg/
LOEC 18,8 l fish ECHA 35 d

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12.2 Process of degradability
The substance is readily biodegradable.
Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 1,918 mg/mg
Theoretical Carbon Dioxide: 2,198 mg/mg
Process Degradation rate Time

biotic/abiotic >94 % 148 d

oxygen depletion 94 % 14 d

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Does not significantly accumulate in organisms.
n-octanol/water (log KOW) 1,38
12.4 Mobility in soil
Henry's law constant 14,7 Pa m³/mol at 25 °C
The Organic Carbon normalised adsorption 0,94 - 1,858
coefficient
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Data are not available.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Slightly hazardous to water.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of con-
tents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
It is a dangerous waste; only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.
13.2 Relevant provisions relating to waste
The allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out according to the
EEC, specific to the industry and process.
13.3 Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national
waste management facilities. Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions.

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SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number 1247
14.2 UN proper shipping name METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABIL-
IZED
Hazardous ingredients Plexit® 55 Röhm
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Class 3 (flammable liquids)
14.4 Packing group II (substance presenting medium danger)
14.5 Environmental hazards none (non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the danger-
ous goods regulations)

14.6 Special precautions for user

Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.
14.8 Information for each of the UN Model Regulations
• Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN)
UN number 1247
Proper shipping name METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED
Particulars in the transport document UN1247, METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER,
STABILIZED, 3, II, (D/E)
Class 3
Classification code F1
Packing group II
Danger label(s) 3

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2

Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Transport category (TC) 2
Tunnel restriction code (TRC) D/E
Hazard identification No 339
Emergency Action Code 3YE
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)
UN number 1247
Proper shipping name METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER, STABILIZED
Particulars in the shipper's declaration UN1247, METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER,
STABILIZED, 3, II, 10°C c.c.
Class 3

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Packing group II
Danger label(s) 3

Special provisions (SP) -

Excepted quantities (EQ) E2
Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
EmS F-E, S-D
Stowage category B

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
• Regulation 649/2012/EU concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (PIC)
Not listed.
• Regulation 1005/2009/EC on substances that deplete the ozone layer (ODS)
Not listed.
• Regulation 850/2004/EC on persistent organic pollutants (POP)
Not listed.
• Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII
not listed
• List of substances subject to authorisation (REACH, Annex XIV)
not listed
• Seveso Directive

2012/18/EU (Seveso III)

No Dangerous substance/hazard categories Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the ap- Notes
plication of lower and upper-tier re-
quirements

P5c flammable liquids (cat. 2, 3) 5.000 50.000 51)

Notation
51) Flammable liquids, categories 2 or 3 not covered by P5a and P5b

• Limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in
certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products (2004/42/EC, Deco-Paint Directive)
VOC content 100 %
• Directive on industrial emissions (VOCs, 2010/75/EU)
VOC content 100 %

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Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (RoHS) - Annex II
not listed
Regulation 166/2006/EC concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register (PRTR)
not listed
Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy
(WFD)
not listed

National inventories
Substance is listed in the following national inventories:

- EINECS/ELINCS/NLP (Europe)
- REACH (Europe)
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms
Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

2009/161/EU Comission Directive establishing a third list of indicative occupational exposure limit values in implementa-
tion of Council Directive 98/24/EC and amending Commission Directive 2000/39/EC

ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de navigation
intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Wa-
terways)

ADR Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European
Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical substances)

CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

CMR Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic for Reproduction

DMEL Derived Minimal Effect Level

DNEL Derived No-Effect Level

EH40/2005 EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/)

EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances

EmS Emergency Schedule

GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United Nations

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

index No the Index number is the identification code given to the substance in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC)
No 1272/2008

IOELV indicative occupational exposure limit value

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (abbr. of "Marine Pollutant)

NLP No-Longer Polymer

PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic

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Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

PNEC Predicted No-Effect Concentration

ppm parts per million

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regulations
concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)

STEL short-term exposure limit

TWA time-weighted average

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds

vPvB very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

WEL workplace exposure limit

Key literature references and sources for data

- Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2015/830/EU
- Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP, EU GHS)

List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in chapter 2 and 3)
Code Text

H225 highly flammable liquid and vapour

H315 causes skin irritation

H317 may cause an allergic skin reaction

H335 may cause respiratory irritation

Disclaimer
The above information describes exclusively the safety requirements of the product and is based on
our present-day knowledge. The information is intended to give you advice about the safe handling of
the product named in this safety data sheet, for storage, processing, transport and disposal. The in-
formation cannot be transferred to other products. In the case of mixing the product with other
products or in the case of processing, the information on this safety data sheet is not necessarily valid
for the new made-up material.

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