Methyl methacrylate

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Hazard Name:

Methyl methacrylate

HAZARD:

Methyl methacrylate

CHEMICAL FORMULA:

C₅H₈O₂

EXPOSURE STANDARD:

100 PPM TWA

PHYSICAL FORM:

Colourless Liquid

SYNONYMS:

Metharcylic Acid

RELATIVE DENSITY:

3.6

EXPOSURE:

Inhalation

IP(eV):

9.7

C.F:

1.4

LEL%:

1.7

USES/SOURCES:

In the production of polymethyl methacrylate for use in acrylic sheets and mouldings, extrusion powder, acrylic surface coatings, printing inks and adhesives used in surgery and dentistry.

TOXICOLOGY:

Is an irritant of the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. The toxic effects appear to be due to the monomer; the polymer seems to be inert.

MONITORING METHOD:

Monitoring Tubes:

226-30-06

Catalog Number	Sorbent (Coating)	Size	Sections	Sorbent (mg)	Ends	Tube Holder	Separators	Quantity
226-30-06	XAD -2	8x110	2	200/400	GS	B	WWW	50

Monitoring Instruments:

PpbRAE 3000

ToxiRAE Plus PID

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