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Document ID (ISN)77605
CIS number 01-1615
Year 1987
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.181
Title Methyl acrylate
Original title Acrylate de méthyle [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed., CD-ROM CD 613, 2000. 4p. 12 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 83-1028. Synonym: methyl-2-propionate. Acute toxicity: irritation of the skin, eye and mucous membranes; rapid absorption through intact skin; pulmonary oedema; neurological signs and respiratory disorders with cyanosis (ingestion). Chronic toxicity: skin diseases; tracheobronchitis; sensitization; hepatic and renal damage. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 35mg/m3 (10ppm); ceiling value = 50mg/m3 (15ppm). Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; methyl acrylate; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; sensitization; hepatotoxic effects; fire hazards; toxicology; skin absorption; hypoxia; skin diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neurological effects; health hazards; nephrotoxic effects; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; pulmonary oedema; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Acrylates
Occupational exposure limits