Acrylamide |
Synonyms & Trade Names Acrylamide monomer, Acrylic amide, Propenamide, 2-Propenamide |
CAS No. 79-06-1 |
RTECS No. AS3325000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2074 153P |
FormulaCH2=CHCONH2 |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [60 mg/m3]
See: 79061 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.03 mg/m3 [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 [skin] |
Measurement Methods
OSHA 21 , PV2004
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description White crystalline, odorless solid. |
MW: 71.1 |
BP: 347-572°F (Decomposes) |
MLT: 184°F |
Sol(86°F): 216% |
VP: 0.007 mmHg |
IP: 9.50 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.12 |
Fl.P: 280°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid (may also be dissolved in flammable liquids). |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers [Note: May polymerize violently upon melting.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin; ataxia, numb limbs, paresthesia; muscle weak; 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] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0091 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0007 |
