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Document ID (ISN)110197
CIS number 09-1001
Year 2009
Convention or series no.
Title Methyl acrylate
Original title Acrilato de metilo [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Cra. 20 No. 39 - 62, Bogotá D.C., Colombia, [ca 2009]. 4p. Illus.
Abstract Chemical safety data sheet for methyl acrylate. Synonyms: methyl 2-propanoate, acrylic acid, methyl ester. The substance is a flammable liquid. It is harmful when ingested, inhaled or absorbed by the skin. Inhalation may cause irritation of the respiratory tract; contact with the eyes causes irritation; contact with the skin causes irritation and may induce sensitization. Prolonged exposure may result in allergic reactions and depression of the central nervous system.
Descriptors (primary) Colombia; methyl acrylate; toxicology; ecotoxicology; toxic effects
Descriptors (secondary) acrylates; irritants; lacrimating agents; fire hazards; sensitization; skin absorption; central nervous system; first aid; data sheet
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceColombia
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Pollution control
Acrylates