Responsible Care Summary

ETHYL ACRYLATE (EA)

Chemical Identity:

Ethyl acrylate (EA) is an acrylic monomer, and is composed primarily of ethyl acrylate, along with small amounts of the stabilizer methoxyphenol.

Product Uses and Applications:

Rohm and Haas’s EA is used in the manufacture of finishes, coatings, adhesives, inks, lubricants, sealants, saturants, and plastics. 

Physical/Chemical Properties and Safe Handling:

• EA is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong pungent, sweet odor (Odor Threshold < 1 ppb.). Both the liquid and vapor are highly flammable.
• Boiling point  100 °C (212.00 °F)
• Flash point  8 °C ( 46.40 °F ) SETAFLASH CLOSED CUP
• Exposure can occur during the handling and transportation of EA. However, dedicated systems designed to handle EA are typically used for loading and unloading purposes, and procedures should be in place to prevent spills or leaks during transportation.
• It is highly recommended to keep the storage temperature at or below 38 °C (<=100 °F) in order to maintain stability. Minor deviations (7C/13F) above this recommended temperature range are acceptable for short periods of time (one week) for material in transit.  Keep out of direct sunlight.
• This product contains an inhibitor (methoxyphenol) to stabilize it during shipment and storage. The effectiveness of the inhibitor is dependent on the presence of dissolved oxygen, and specific precautions must be taken in order to maintain it. Do not store under an oxygen-free environment. Absence of oxygen will inactivate the inhibitor. 
• Use EA within 1 year to avoid loss of stability or risk of polymerization.  
• EA must be stored in containers made of stainless steel, glass, aluminum or carbon steel.  All containers must be kept tightly closed.
• Ground all metal containers during storage and handling for control of static electricity. Be sure to store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Limit indoor storage to approved areas equipped with automatic sprinklers.  

Health Information:

• Consumer products contain only trace levels of EA, therefore consumers are generally not exposed through finished products. Although potential for exposure does exist during the manufacture, transportation, and use of EA, enclosed systems limit the small exposure to worker populations and nearby communities. Skin contact may result in sensitization. Allergic cross-reactivity to the skin with other (meth)acrylates may occur.
• Primary contact to EA is through the eyes, skin, mouth and nose, possibly leading to severe irritation and injury. Can cause corrosion to eyes, leading to permanent injury. Can cause skin corrosion, and can be absorbed through the skin. Inhalation of vapor or mist is harmful; possibly fatal in high concentrations. Prolonged or repeated overexposure can cause kidney and liver damage. Although the National Toxicology Program has determined these results are not relevant to man, ethyl acrylate has caused tumors in animals when large doses were injected by tubes directly into the animals’ forestomachs. 
• Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Skin contact: Immediately get under a safety shower, remove contaminated clothing, and wash off with plenty of soap and water. Immediate medical attention is required. (Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Leather must be properly disposed, never re-use.)
• Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.
• Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Apply oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Call a physician immediately. Odor Threshold < 1 ppb.
• Chemical resistant goggles, face shield (ANSI Z87.1 or approved equivalent) and gloves must be worn at all times. Respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or equivalent must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant the use of a respirator.

HMIS Hazard Ratings

Environmental Information:

Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water systems.

• When cleaning spills, remove all sources of ignition. Contain spills immediately with inactive materials (e.g., sand, earth), and transfer liquids and solid diking material to separate suitable containers for recovery or disposal.
• Ensure all applicable regulations are met.
• Waste Classification: 40 CFR 261.30 - .38  -  Listed Waste   U113