Acrylamide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD. CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. MAY POLYMERIZE EXPLOSIVELY IF HEATED TO ITS MELTING POINT OF 183°F (84°C). WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid exposure during pregnancy. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Crystals.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : Can cause developmental abnormalities. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: the reproductive system, peripheral nervous system, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .