Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Product Name: Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)
CAS Number: 106-91-2
 EC Number: 203-441-9
 UN Number: 2810

Handling and Storage

Handling

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing

• Do not breathe vapor or mist

• Use only in well-ventilated areas

• Ground and bond containers when transferring material

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area

• Keep container tightly closed

• Store at 10-25°C (50-77°F)

• Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame

• Do not store near oxidizing agents, acids, or bases

• Shelf life: 12 months when properly stored

Product Information

• Product Name: Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)

• Chemical Formula: C₇H₁₀O₃

• Molecular Weight: 142.15 g/mol

• Recommended Use: Industrial chemical, monomer for polymer synthesis

Transport Information

UN Number & Classification

• UN 2810: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.

• Class: 6.1 (Toxic)

• Packing Group: III

Packaging Requirements

• UN-approved steel or aluminum drums with epoxy phenolic coatings

• Inner polyethylene liners for added protection

• Pressure-relief valves for containers exceeding 1000L capacity