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1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: ACRYLAMIDE
FORMULA: CH2:CHCONH2
FORMULA WT: 71.08
CAS NO.: 00079-06-1
NIOSH/RTECS NO.: AS3325000
COMMON SYNONYMS: ACRYLIC AMIDE; ETHYLENE CARBOXAMIDE; 2-PROPENAMIDE
PRODUCT CODES: A391,A392,5530
EFFECTIVE: 10/24/86
REVISION #03
PRECAUTIONARY LABELLING
BAKER SAF-T-DATA(TM) SYSTEM
HEALTH - 3 SEVERE (CANCER CAUSING)
FLAMMABILITY - 1 SLIGHT
REACTIVITY - 3 SEVERE (EXPLOSIVE)
CONTACT - 3 SEVERE (LIFE)
HAZARD RATINGS ARE 0 TO 4 (0 = NO HAZARD; 4 = EXTREME HAZARD).
LABORATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
PRECAUTIONARY LABEL STATEMENTS
DANGER
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH AND CONTACT HAZARDS - READ MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION, ESPECIALLY
IF HEATED.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING DUST. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: YELLOW STRIPE (STORE SEPARATELY)
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2 - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
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COMPONENT % CAS NO.
ACRYLAMIDE 90-100 79-06-1
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3 - PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE(MM HG): 0.007
MELTING POINT: 84 C ( 183 F) VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): 2.45
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.12 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
(H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
SOLUBILITY(H2O): APPRECIABLE (MORE THAN 10 %) % VOLATILES BY VOLUME: 0
APPEARANCE & ODOR: WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID WITH NO ODOR.
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4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT (CLOSED CUP: 138 C ( 280 F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: UPPER - N/A % LOWER - N/A %
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR ORDINARY FOAM.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK. USE WATER
TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. DUST MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
MIXTURE WITH AIR.
CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, FRICTION OR HEAT.
TOXIC GASES PRODUCED
AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN GAS
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5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ACGIH DENOTES THAT THIS SUBSTANCE IS SUSPECT OF CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL
FOR MAN.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA): 0.3 MG/M3 ( PPM)
SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL): 0.6 MG/M3 ( PPM)
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): 0.3 MG/M3 ( PPM)
TOXICITY: LD50 (ORAL-RAT)(MG/KG) - 170
LD50 (IPR-RAT)(MG/KG) - 90
LD50 (ORAL-MOUSE)(MG/KG) - 107
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: NO IARC: NO Z LIST: NO OSHA REG: NO
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EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
SUBSTANCE IS READILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN.
INGESTION MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION.
TARGET ORGANS
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
NONE IDENTIFIED
ROUTES OF ENTRY
INHALATION, ABSORPTION, INGESTION, EYE CONTACT, SKIN CONTACT
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
TLV AND PEL LISTED DENOTE (SKIN).
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6 - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: MAY OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT, SHOCK, SUNLIGHT AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
INCOMPATIBLES: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES,
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS,
POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS & ACCELERATORS,
COPPER, BRASS, BRONZE, IRON, ALUMINUM
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: AMMONIA, OXIDES OF NITROGEN,
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN
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7 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER.
MOVE CONTAINER(S) FROM SPILL AREA.
FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U007 (TOXIC WASTE)
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8 - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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VENTILATION: USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET
TLV REQUIREMENTS.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION
EXCEEDS TLV, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IS ADVISED.
EYE/SKIN PROTECTION: SAFETY GOGGLES, UNIFORM, APRON, RUBBER GLOVES ARE
RECOMMENDED.
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9 - STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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SAF-T-DATA(TM) STORAGE COLOR CODE: YELLOW STRIPE (STORE SEPARATELY)
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF LIGHT.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE
AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
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10 - TRANSPORTATION DATA AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DOMESTIC (D.O.T.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME ACRYLAMIDE
HAZARD CLASS ORM-A
UN/NA UN2074
LABELS NONE
REPORTABLE QUANTITY 5000 LBS.
INTERNATIONAL (I.M.O.)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME ACRYLAMIDE
HAZARD CLASS 6.1
UN/NA UN2074
LABELS HARMFUL - STOW AWAY FROM FOOD STUFFS
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