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EC/CAS
79-06-1
Name of the chemical
Acrylamide
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Acrylamide
Product Synonyms
2-Propenamide.; Acrylic amide; Ethylenecarboxamide
CAS No.
79-06-1
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H340, H350, H361f, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Harmful if inhaled May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Take off contaminated clothing If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Liver, Kidney, Blood.