Description Catalogue Number 800590 Synonyms Methyl 2-methylpropenoate, Methacrylic acid methyl ester, MMA Description Methyl methacrylate Product Information CAS number 80-62-6 EC index number 607-035-00-6 EC number 201-297-1 Hill Formula C₅H₈O₂ Chemical formula CH₂=C(CH₃)COOCH₃ Molar Mass 100.12 g/mol HS Code 2916 14 00 Structure formula Image Applications Application Methyl methacrylate (stabilised) for synthesis. CAS 80-62-6, EC Number 201-297-1, chemical formula CH₂=C(CH₃)COOCH₃. Physicochemical Information Boiling point 101 °C (1013 hPa) Density 0.94 g/cm3 (20 °C) Explosion limit 2.1 - 12.5 %(V) Flash point 10 °C Ignition temperature 430 °C Melting Point -48 °C Vapor pressure 53 hPa (20 °C) Solubility 15 g/l Toxicological Information LD 50 oral LD50 Rat 7872 mg/kg LD 50 dermal LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg Safety Information according to GHS Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Statement(s) H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Statement(s) P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P280: Wear protective gloves. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. RTECS OZ5075000 Storage class 3 Flammable liquids WGK WGK 1 slightly water endangering Disposal 3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C. Safety Information Hazard Symbols Irritant Flammable Categories of danger highly flammable, irritant, sensitizing R Phrase R 11-37/38-43 Highly flammable.Irritating to respiratory system and skin.May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S Phrase S 24-37-46 Avoid contact with skin.Wear suitable gloves.If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Storage and Shipping Information Storage Store below +30°C. Transport Information Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID UN 1247 , 3, II Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR UN 1247 , 3, II Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code UN 1247 , 3, II Specifications Assay (GC, area%) ≥ 99 % Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C) 0.942 - 0.944 Identity (IR) passes test