Acrylic acid,monomer

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 3 Organic peroxides: Type G

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(respiratory system; kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2(liver) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term): Category 2 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs after single exposure(respiratory system; kidney) May cause damage to organs after single exposure(liver) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure(respiratory system) Very toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.