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SAFETY DATA SHEET

N-Butyl Methacrylate Monomer

Version 1Last reviewed 24 February 2026Catalogue: C042

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

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
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

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
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

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
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
24 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.