Chemical Properties
clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
General Description
Colorless liquid. Used to make acrylic high polymer with properties closely resembling those of polymethylmethacrylate. Monomer for specialty polymers (e.g., aircraft glazing).
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
METHYL ALPHA-CHLOROACRYLATE is sensitive to prolonged exposure to light, moisture and heat. METHYL ALPHA-CHLOROACRYLATE is incompatible with oxidizers and polymerizers.
Health Hazard
METHYL ALPHA-CHLOROACRYLATE is a skin, eye, and lung irritant. The least trace on skin raises large blisters. It is also a respiratory poison; breathing the vapors can cause pulmonary edema.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for METHYL ALPHA-CHLOROACRYLATE are not available; however, METHYL ALPHA-CHLOROACRYLATE is probably combustible.
Potential Exposure
Used to make acrylic high polymer
with properties closely resembling those of polymethylmethacrylate. Monomer for specialty polymers e.g., aircraft
glazing). Corrosive. Lacrimator.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours
after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be
delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or
authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or
other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN2929 Toxic liquids, flammable, organic, n.o.s.,
Hazard class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poison Inhalation Hazard,
3-Flammable liquid, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
apor may form explosive mixture with
air. May hydrolyze upon contact with moisture.
Incompatible with nitrates. Methyl 2-chloroacrylate is sensitive to prolonged exposure to light, moisture and
heat. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates,
peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine,
fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep
away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids,
oxoacids, epoxides, and polymerizers. Compounds of the
carboxyl group react with all bases, both inorganic and
organic (i.e., amines) releasing substantial heat, water and a
salt that may be harmful. Incompatible with arsenic compounds (releases hydrogen cyanide gas), diazo compounds,
dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and
sulfides (releasing heat, toxic, and possibly flammable
gases), thiosulfates and dithionites (releasing hydrogen sulfate and oxides of sulfur). May be a polymerization hazard
Description
Methyl 2-chloroacrylate is a colorless liquid.Molecular weight = 120.54; Boiling point = 52℃ at51 mmHg. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 MRating System): Health 3, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0.Slightly soluble in water; solubility 5 ,1 mg/mL at 22℃.
Uses
Methyl 2-Chloroacrylate is used as a reagent in various coupling reactions.
storage
Color Code—Red: Flammability Hazard: Store ina flammable liquid storage area or approved cabinet awayfrom ignition sources and corrosive and reactive materials.Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Store in a securepoison location. Prior to working with this chemical youshould be trained on its proper handling and storage. Storein tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated areaaway from oxidizers and reducing agents. Where possible,automatically pump liquid from drums or other storage containers to process containers.
