Acrylamide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312+H332, H315, H317, H319, H340, H350, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Hygroscopic. Sensitivity to light. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H301 - Toxic if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 - May cause cancer H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H312 + H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)