Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
79-06-1
Name of the chemical
Acrylamide
Concentration
≤ 100
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2017-06-07
Product name
Acrylamide, Chemzymes Ultra Pure
Product Synonyms
Acrylic amide / 2-Propenamide / Acrylamide monomer / Acrylamide, solid / Prop-2-enamide
CAS No.
79-06-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Scientific research and development, Use as laboratory reagent, Manufacture of substances
supplier name
Polysciences
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polysciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@polysciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H311, H315, H317, H319, H332, H340, H351, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization, category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Toxic in contact with skin Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation May cause genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life 02/27/2026 EN (English US) Page 1
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 4 Harmful if inhaled Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Skin sensitization, category 1B May cause an allergic skin reaction Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B May cause genetic defects Carcinogenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3
