| ▲ | pfdietz a day ago | |||||||
The LD50 of methyl methacrylate in rates is 7-10 g/kg. In comparison, the LD50 of table salt in rats is 3 g/kg. So it's not a highly toxic chemical. | ||||||||
| ▲ | LeifCarrotson a day ago | parent | next [-] | |||||||
It's neurotoxic, a respiratory irritant, and an eye irritant. No, if it's injected in your bloodstream it won't immediately kill you, but if you inhale a few milligrams of vapor you'll wish you could cough up a lung. Also, the vapors are heavier than air, so if you fall in a ditch near the hypothetical blown tank you would likely suffocate and die. | ||||||||
| ▲ | Legend2440 a day ago | parent | prev [-] | |||||||
It is however highly flammable and potentially explosive when sealed in a tank, which is the main concern. | ||||||||
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