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Chemical Name: N-Butyl Acrylate
Common Uses: Ingredient in paints, adhesives, textiles, resins
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a sharp, fruity odor
Stabilizer: Commonly uses small amounts of hydroquinone or similar to keep the material from unwanted reactions
Hazard Type: Flammable liquid, can cause health problems on contact or inhalation
Acute Risks: Eye and skin irritation, breathing difficulty, headaches, nausea
Chronic Risks: Possible long-term breathing and skin problems with repeated exposure
Environmental Concerns: Harmful to aquatic life if released in large volumes
Main Ingredient: N-Butyl Acrylate: More than 99%
Stabilizer: Usually less than 0.1% by mass hydroquinone or a similar agent
Impurities: Trace amounts of other acrylates
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep the affected person calm; seek medical attention for continued symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly with plenty of water and mild soap
Eye Contact: Rinse gently under running water for several minutes; avoid rubbing eyes
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never induce vomiting; seek emergency medical help
General Note: Medical observation may be required after significant exposure, as symptoms can be delayed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet may spread the fire
Fire Hazards: Combustion may produce toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and acrid smoke
Protective Actions for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus; keep containers cool by spraying with water from a safe distance
Special Risks: Vapors can travel and ignite at a distance from the spill site
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected individuals from the area, ventilate space; wear chemical splash goggles, gloves, and impervious apron
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff into drains and waterways
Containment: Stop the leak if safe, use non-sparking equipment
Cleanup: Absorb with inert material like sand, do not use combustible materials like sawdust; collect in containers for proper disposal
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated places, wear proper protective gear, avoid inhalation and skin contact; ground and bond containers when transferring to prevent static discharge
Storage: Keep tightly sealed in original containers; store away from heat, open flames, oxidizers, acids, and direct sunlight; maintain stability by protecting from freezing temperatures
Storage Temperature: Between 5°C and 35°C if possible to prevent polymerization
Engineering Controls: Use exhaust ventilation or local extraction to limit airborne vapor concentrations
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, long-sleeved clothing, splash-proof safety goggles, and organic vapor respirator when exposure levels are high
Workplace Limits: Consult national or local occupational exposure guidelines, which often recommend keeping airborne levels below 2 ppm (ACGIH TLV) where possible
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking; shower after significant exposure
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Fruity, pungent
Boiling Point: Around 145°C
Melting Point: -64°C
Vapor Pressure: Moderate; expect increased evaporation at higher temperatures
Solubility: Low in water, mixes well with organic solvents like ethanol
Flash Point: Approximately 37°C (closed cup)
Chemical Stability: Stable when properly stabilized and kept in sealed containers
Polymerization Risk: Can polymerize violently if exposed to heat, peroxides, or ultraviolet light
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Can release toxic gases such as carbon oxides in a fire or major spill
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact
Acute Effects: Immediate irritation of eyes, nose, throat, dizziness, nausea
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure linked with skin sensitization, possible nervous system effects
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a human carcinogen according to current IARC, NTP, or OSHA evaluations
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms at high concentrations
Persistence: Rapidly breaks down in the environment with exposure to sunlight and air
Bioaccumulation: Tends to have low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic species
Aquatic Impact: Spills can cause fish and other aquatic life deaths; pollution controls needed near water sources
Disposal Method: Send waste to licensed chemical disposal sites
Container Management: Empty containers must be triple rinsed and punctured before discarding; do not reuse for food or water
Environmental Rules: Comply with local and national hazardous waste laws; incineration in approved facilities recommended
Hazard Class: Flammable liquid
Packing Group: II (medium danger based on flash point and boiling point)
Shipping Label: Clearly marked as dangerous goods; transport with proper placards and emergency kits
Special Transport Conditions: Avoid temperature extremes, direct sunlight, and rough handling during transit
Workplace Safety: Subject to classification and labeling laws for flammable and irritant chemicals across many countries
Occupational Limits: National occupational safety bodies usually list airborne exposure limits
Environmental Law: Many jurisdictions restrict discharge to water and air; regulatory reporting required for large spills
Consumer Warnings: Required labeling includes risk and safety phrases warning about flammability, skin and eye irritation, and environmental hazards
