EN/ACT 03DF038

Hazardous Ingredients

CAS NO % (w/w) Acrylamide 79-06-1 0.1 - 1.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING May cause irritation with prolonged contact. Acrylamide has been classified as a probable carcinogen to humans (Group 2A) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), based on sufficient animal evidence and inadequate human data. ACGIH classifies acrylamide as A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). The National Toxicology Program (NTP) 9th Report on Carcinogens lists acrylamide as an NTP anticipated carcinogen. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Use a mild soap if available. Water in contact with the product will cause slippery floor conditions. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Not flammable or combustible. May evolve oxides of carbon (COx) under fire conditions. May evolve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) under fire conditions. Water in contact with the product will cause slippery floor conditions. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE Eye, Skin HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - ACUTE EYE CONTACT May cause irritation with prolonged contact. SKIN CONTACT May cause irritation with prolonged contact. INGESTION Not a likely route of exposure. May cause nausea and vomiting. INHALATION Not a likely route of exposure. No adverse effects expected. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS - CHRONIC Acrylamide has been classified as a probable carcinogen to humans (Group 2A) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), based on sufficient animal evidence and inadequate human data. ACGIH classifies acrylamide as A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). The National Toxicology Program (NTP) 9th Report on Carcinogens lists acrylamide as an NTP anticipated carcinogen.