Soluble in most organic solvents MMA methyl methacrylate liquid

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Methyl methacrylate（MMA）

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O2. It is a colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water, and soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol.Mainly used as a monomer of plexiglass, but also used in the producing of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, sizing agents for wood and cork, and paper glazing agents.

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Flash point: 8 ℃

Physical and Chemical properties

Density: 0.943 g/cm3

Melting point: -48℃

Boiling point: 100℃

Flash point: 8℃

Critical temperature: 294℃

Critical pressure: 3.3MPa

Saturated vapor pressure: 3.9kPa（20℃）

Explosion ceiling (V/V): 12.5%

Lower explosion limit (V/V): 2.1%

Solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol

Technical data

Item	Excellent grade	First grade	Qualified product
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid,no visible impurities
Chroma (Platinum Cobalt)/hazen	≤5	≤10	≤20
Density(p20) g/cm3	0.942–0.944	0.942–0.946	0.938–0.948
Acidity(as methacrylic acid) mg/kg	≤50	≤100	≤300
Moisture mg/kg	≤400	≤600	≤800
Methyl methacrylate w/%	≥99.9	≥99.8	≥99.5
2,4 dimethyl 6-tert-butylphenol mg/kg	—-	—-	—-

Toxicological data

Acute toxicity

LD50：7872mg/kg（to mouth for rat）

LC50：78000mg/m3（suck in for rat,4h）

Subacute and Chronic Toxicity

Dogs inhaled 11700ppm, 1.5h a day, a total of 8 days, can cause animal death, autopsy showed liver and kidney steatosis.

Mutagenicity

Cytogenetic analysis: mouse lymphocytes 2202 mg/L.

Teratogenicity

Rat inhalation of the lowest toxic dose (TCLo) 109g/m3 (17min) 6~15d after pregnancy caused developmental malformations of the musculoskeletal system.

Others

Rat inhalation minimum toxic concentration (TCLo): 109g/kg (medicated for 6~15d of pregnancy), causing embryotoxicity and affecting the musculoskeletal system.

Operation notice: closed operation, strengthen ventilation.Operators must undergo special training and strictly abide by operating procedures.It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter respirators (half masks), chemical safety goggles, anti-static work clothes and rubber oil-resistant gloves.Keep away from fire and heat sources, and smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment.Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment. Prevent vapors from leaking into the workplace air.Avoid contact with oxidants, acids, bases, halogens.