Methyl Acrylate
- CAS Number
- 96-33-3
- HSN Code
- 29161400
- Molecular Formula
- C4H6O2
- Catalogue Number
- AL3014
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 86.09 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Methyl acrylate is an enoate ester.
Also known as Acrylic acid methyl ester, Methacrylic acid methyl ester.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3014
- CAS Number
- 96-33-3
- Molecular Formula
- C4H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 86.09 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29161400
- Grade
- 99%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -75.6 °C; Boiling point: 80.1 °C; Flash point: -3 °C (27 °F) - closed cup; Density: 0.9535 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: In water, 4.94X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless volatile liquid
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. See Chemical Dangers. Cooled. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Methyl Acrylate
- Catalogue No.
- AL3014
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 96-33-3
- EC Number
- 202-500-6
- Grade
- 99%
- EC Index Number
- 607-036-00-7
- Chemical Formula
- C4H6O2
- HSN Code
- 29161400
- Synonyms
- Acrylic acid methyl ester, Methacrylic acid methyl ester
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used as a monomer in the production of polymers and adhesives.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Irrit. 2A; Acute Tox. 3; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 7294 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Acute Toxic
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H312: Harmful in contact with skin; H315: Causes skin irritation; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause respiratory irritation and skin sensitization.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Methyl Acrylate
- CAS No.
- 96-33-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; headache; dizziness.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Liquid floats on water and may travel to a source of ignition and spread fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. See Chemical Dangers. Cooled. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Acrid odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -75.6 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 80.1 °C
- Flash point
- -3 °C (27 °F) - closed cup
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 875 °F (468 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 65 Torr at 20 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.97 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.9535 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 4.94X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 0.80
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Lower: 2.1 vol%, Upper: 12.5 vol%
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions. Contains the following stabilizer(s): Mequinol (<=0.01 %).
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance may spontaneously polymerize due to warming, under the influence of light and on contact with peroxides. Reacts violently with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and amines.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: Carbon oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 277 mg/kg; LD50 Rat oral 300 mg/kg; LD50 Rat ip 325 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1919
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1919
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1919
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1919
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1919
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Methyl acrylate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Methyl acrylate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Methyl acrylate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Methyl acrylate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Methyl acrylate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a monomer in the synthesis of acrylic polymers, adhesives, and coatings. It is also utilized in the production of various chemical intermediates.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01008
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 86.09 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Clear colorless liquid | Clear colorless liquid |
| Assay | (Min.) 99.0% | 99.39% |
| d 20°/4°C | 0.954 - 0.956g | 0.955g |
| Refractive index n 20°/D | 1.4015 – 1.4025 | 1.4018 |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ≥ 99% | m.p. -75.6 °C; b.p. 80.1 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water, 4.94X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C |
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