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Synonyms: 2-Propenamide; ethylene carboxamide;
acrylic amide; vinyl amide
CAS No.: 79-06-1
Molecular Weight: 71.09
Chemical Formula: CH2CHCONH2
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Explosive)
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD;
PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow Stripe (Store Separately)
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Potential Health Effects
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Acrylamide is a suspected human carcinogen, severe neurotoxin, and causes
irritation of the eyes, skin (is readily absorbed), and respiratory tract.
Inhalation: May cause drowsiness, tingling sensations, fatigue, weakness,
stumbling, slurred speech, and shaking. May cause central and peripheral nervous
system damage. Severe intoxications may cause permanent nerve damage. Causes
irritation to the respiratory tract. May affect reproductive system and act as a
teratogen.
Ingestion:Toxic! May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling
those of inhalation.
Skin Contact:May cause irritation and redness. Can be absorbed through
the skin causing systemic poisoning; symptoms may parallel inhalation.
Eye Contact:Solutions may cause irritation.
Chronic Exposure:Prolonged or repeated exposure through any route may
cause muscular weakness, incoordination, skin rashes, excessive sweating of
hands and feet, cold hands, peeling of the skin, numbness, abnormal skin or
muscle sensations, fatigue, and cause central and peripheral nervous system
damage. Suspect cancer hazard. May cause cancer. May affect the reproductive
system and act as a teratogen.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:Persons with pre-existing skin
disorders, eye problems or central or peripheral nervous system conditions may
be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Because of the toxic and highly absorptive nature of
acrylamide, quickly providing first aid helps to minimize health effects.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire:Flash point: 138C (280F) CC
Autoignition temperature: 240C (464F)
Combustible solid.
Explosion: Not considered an explosive hazard, but an explosion may occur
upon polymerization. Polymerization may be caused by exposure to heat, U.V.
light, oxidizers, or peroxides.
Fire Extinguishing Media:Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or
carbon dioxide.
Special Information:In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing
and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Remove all sources of
ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that
does not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment.
Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Pick up
spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed container. US Regulations
(CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess
of reportable quantities.
Keep in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. Protect against physical damage. Store separately from reactive or combustible materials, and out of direct sunlight. Isolate from oxidizing materials and peroxides. Store away from acids and alkalies. Wear special protective equipment (Sec. 8) for maintenance break-in or where exposures may exceed established exposure levels. Wash hands, face, forearms and neck when exiting restricted areas. Shower, dispose of outer clothing, change to clean garments at the end of the day. Avoid cross-contamination of street clothes. Wash hands before eating and do not eat, drink, or smoke in workplace. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:Acrylamide:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL):
0.3 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin)
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
0.03 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin)
Listed as A3, animal carcinogen
Ventilation System:A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face respirator with an
organic vapor cartridge and particulate filter (NIOSH type N95 or better filter)
may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use
concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece respirator with an organic
vapor cartridge and high efficiency particulate filter (NIOSH type N100 filter)
may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration
specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids,
glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R100 or P 100 filter. For
emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a
full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres. This compound possibly exists in both particulate and vapor phase.
A gas/vapor cartridge should be used in addition to the particulate filter
(NIOSH type N95 or better filter). If the vapor concentration alone exceeds the
exposure limits, use a supplied air respirator, because warning properties are
unknown for these compounds. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of
the OSHA respiratory protection standard Skin Protection:Rubber or
neoprene gloves and additional protection including impervious boots, apron, or
coveralls, as needed in areas of unusual exposure.
Eye Protection:Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures:Comments: Stress good personal cleanliness and
housekeeping to prevent skin contact. Wear clean work clothing daily. Do not
home launder. If clothes become contaminated, remove at once, wash the skin with
soap and water and launder clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated leather
goods.
Appearance: Colorless crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 216 g/l00 g water @ 30C (86F)
Specific Gravity: 1.1222 @ 30C/4C
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: 125C (257F)
Melting Point: 84.5C (183F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.4 @ 175C
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.007 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability:
May polymerize explosively. Thermally unstable. Polymerization may be caused by
exposure to heat, U.V. light, oxidizers, or peroxides. May be stabilized with
hydroquinone, t-butylpyrocatechol, N-phenyl-2-naphthylamine, or other
antioxidants.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Acrylamide readily polymerizes on exposure to heat, U.V. light, oxidizers, or
peroxides.
Incompatibilities:
Acids, oxidizing agents, and bases. Spontaneously reacts with hydroxyl-, amino-,
and sulfhydryl- containing compounds.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, shock, UV light, ignition sources, and incompatibles.
For Acrylamide: oral rat LD50: 124 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 1680 uL/kg; investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Acrylamide (79-06-1) No Yes 2A
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into
groundwater. When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a
moderate extent. This material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate.
When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to
a moderate extent by wet deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour
values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ACRYLAMIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2074
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ACRYLAMIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2074
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ACRYLAMIDE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2074
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 12KG
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