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Acrylamide |
CAS 79-06-1 |
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CH2=CHCONH2
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RTECS AS3325000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Acrylamide monomer, Acrylic amide, Propenamide, 2-Propenamide
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DOT ID & Guide
2074 153P |
Exposure
Limits |
NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.03 mg/m3 [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 [skin]
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IDLH Ca [60 mg/m3] |
Conversion |
Physical Description
White crystalline, odorless solid.
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MW: 71.1
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BP: 347-572°F (Decomposes)
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MLT: 184°F
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Sol(86°F): 216%
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VP: 0.007 mmHg
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IP: 9.50 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.12
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Fl.P: 280°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Combustible Solid (may also be dissolved
in flammable liquids). |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers [Note: May polymerize violently upon melting.]
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Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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 NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no
REL, at any detectable concentration: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained
breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any
supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an
auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece
respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted
organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin
absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin;
ataxia, numb limbs, paresthesia; muscle weakness; absent deep tendon
reflex; hand sweating; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), drowsiness;
reproductive effects; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, central
nervous system, peripheral nervous system, reproductive system
Cancer Site [in animals: tumors of the lungs, testes, thyroid &
adrenal glands] |
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