International Chemical Safety Cards ACRYLIC ACID ICSC: 0688 ACRYLIC ACID Ethylenecarboxylic acid Acroleic acid 2-Propenoic acid C3H4O2 / CH2=CHCOOH Molecular mass: 72.07 CAS # 79-10-7 RTECS # AS4375000 ICSC # 0688 UN # 2218 (inhibited) EC # 607-061-00-8 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. EXPLOSION Above 54░C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 54░C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Vapours will be uninhibited and may polymerize in exhaust or ventilation facilities with risk of breakdown. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID ALL CONTACT! INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Corrosive. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes). Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Blisters. Pain. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. EYES Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision. Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Burning sensation. Weakness. Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Shock. Corrosive. Unconsciousness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert if large spill! Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable labelled containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus). Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Do not allow to solidify. Store only if stabilized (see Notes). Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Can be stored only in glass, stainless steel, aluminium or polyethylene-lined container. C symbol R: 10-34 S: (1/2-)26-36-45 Note: D UN Hazard Class: 8 UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 UN Packing Group: II SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0688 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards ACRYLIC ACID ICSC: 0688 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. PHYSICAL DANGERS: The vapour is heavier than air. Vapour forms explosive mixture with air. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance polymerizes readily due to heating, under the influence of light, oxygen, oxidizing agents such as peroxides or other activators (acid, iron salts), with fire or explosion hazard. Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. The substance is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with strong bases and amines. Attacks many metals, including nickel and copper. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV (as TWA): 2 ppm; 5.9 mg/m3 A4 (skin) (ACGIH 1997). ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: Corrosive. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the substance may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The effects may be delayed. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point: 141░C Melting point: 14░C Relative density (water = 1): 1.05 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20░C: 413 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.5 Flash point: 54░C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 360░C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.36 (estimated) ENVIRONMENTAL DATA N O T E S Low oxygen content can diminish effectiveness of inhibitor, posing hazardous polymerization situation. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. Do not remelt after solidification, as the substance may be unstable. Consult an expert. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-706 NFPA Code: H3; F2; R2; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0688 ACRYLIC ACID © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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