ACRYLIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H311+H331, H314, H318, H371, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS CLASSIFICATION OF PRODUCT CATEGORY Flammable liquids Category 3 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation: vapour) Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation: dust /mist) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage /eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Not classified Specific target organ systemic toxicity Category 1 following single exposure Specific target organ systemic toxicity Category 2 following single exposure Specific target organ systemic toxicity Category 1 following repeated exposure Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

 Flammable liquid and vapour.  Harmful if swallowed.  Toxic in contact with skin.  Toxic if inhaled.  Harmful if inhaled  Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.  Causes serious eye damage.  Causes damage to organs (respiratory apparatus, kidney).  May cause damage to organs (liver).  Cause damage to organs (respiratory apparatus) through prolonged or repeated exposure.  Very toxic to aquatic life.  Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects .

Prevention

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

Response

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

Storage

 Store Locked up.  Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly close.  Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

The product can be charged with static electricity. Even though polymerization inhibitor is added, polymerization can be initiated by heating, direct sunlight, peroxides, and iron rust. Progress of polymerization can cause temperature increase and accelerated vapor pressure rise, resulting in explosion.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CATEGORY Flammable liquids : Category 3 Pyrophoric liquids : Not classified Acute toxicity (oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation: vapour) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation: dust /mist) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage /eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Not classified Specific target organ systemic toxicity : Category 1 following single exposure Specific target organ systemic toxicity : Category 2 following single exposure Specific target organ systemic toxicity : Category 1 following repeated exposure Acute hazards to the aquatic environment : Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment : Category 2