Safety Data Sheets / N-Butyl Methacrylate Monomer
Safety Data Sheet
N-Butyl Methacrylate Monomer
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- N-Butyl Methacrylate Monomer
- Other Names
- N/A
- Product Number(s)
- C042
- CAS Number
- -
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use, chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
- Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
- Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
- Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Label Elements


- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Flammable liquid and vapour.
- Causes skin irritation.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
- Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- Use only non-sparking tools.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
- Store locked
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- Ingestion
- Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
- Eyes
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- Skin
- Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
No information provided.
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- If symptoms persist consult doctor.
- Inhalation
- Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
- In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
- Skin Contact
- Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
- Eye Contact
- Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. For safety reasons water with full jet is an unsuitable extinguishing agent.
- Large Fire
- CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
No special measures required
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Environmental precautions
- Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
- Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
- Protect against electrostatic charges.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Keep container tightly sealed.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
- Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Avoid contact with the eyes. Wear tightly sealed goggles.
- Skin protection
- Avoid contact with the skin. Wear protective gloves.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Respiratory protection
- In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
- self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Fluid, colourless
- Odour
- Ester-like
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- 3 hPa at 20 °C
- Density
- 0.9836 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Boiling Point
- 160 °C
- Melting Point
- -75 °C
- Solubility
- 3 g/l with water at 20 °C
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- 54 °C
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not applicable. Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible.
- Ignition Temperature
- 290 °C
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- No further relevant information available.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reactions known.
- Conditions to avoid
- No decomposition if used according to specifications.
- Incompatible materials
- No further relevant information available.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- Irritating effect
- Skin contact
- Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- Ingestion
- May have an irritating effect.
- Inhalation
- May have an irritating effect.
- Toxicity and irritation
- Oral LD50 22600 mg/kg (rat)
- Dermal LD50 11300 mg/kg (rabbit)
- Inhalative LC50/4 h 4910 mg/l (rat)
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
- Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations
14. Transport Information
ADG label required

- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- UN2227
- Proper shipping name
- 2227 n-BUTYL METHACRYLATE, STABILIZED
- Transport hazard class
- 3
- Packing group
- PG III
- Environmental hazard
- Not known as a marine pollutant.
- Special precautions for users
- Warning: Flammable liquids.
- Additional information
- Danger code (Kemler): 39
- ADG
- Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
- Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
- Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
- Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
- Transport category 3
- Tunnel restriction code D/E
- IMDG
- Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
- Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
- Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
- Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- No information available.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 25 February 2026
- Comments
- This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
