Acrylic acid
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CAS
79-10-7 |
CH2=CHCOOH
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RTECS
AS4375000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Acroleic acid, Aqueous acrylic acid (technical grade is 94%),
Ethylenecarboxylic acid, Glacial acrylic acid (98% in aqueous solution),
2-Propenoic acid
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DOT ID & Guide
2218 132P (inhibited) |
Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 2 ppm (6
mg/m3) [skin] |
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D. |
Conversion
1 ppm = 2.95 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid or solid (below 55°F)
with a distinctive, acrid odor. [Note: Shipped with an inhibitor (e.g.,
hydroquinone) since it readily polymerizes.] |
MW: 72.1
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BP:
286°F
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FRZ:
55°F
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Sol:
Miscible
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VP: 3
mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr:
1.05
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Fl.P:
121°F
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UEL:
8.02%
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LEL:
2.4%
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| Class II
Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, amines, alkalis, ammonium hydroxide, chloro-sulfonic acid,
oleum, ethylene diamine, ethyleneimine, 2-aminoethanol [Note:
Corrosive to many metals.]
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Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion,
skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory
system; eye, skin burns; skin sensitization; in animals: lung, liver,
kidney injury |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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