Acrylic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Eye Contact:

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at

least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact:

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated

clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Get medical attention immediately.

Serious Skin Contact:

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate

medical attention.

Inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get

medical attention immediately.

Serious Inhalation:

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if

symptoms appear.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

Fire-fighting measures

Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent

pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.

Accidental release measures

Small Spill:

Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal

container.

Large Spill:

Flammable liquid. Corrosive liquid. Poisonous liquid.

Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,

sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use

water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers,

basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not

present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Handling and storage

Precautions:

Keep locked up.. Keep container dry. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all

equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Never add water to this

product. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with

skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, moisture.

Storage:

Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly

closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2218

Shipping

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Remarks

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering Controls:

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their

respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the

work-station location.

Personal Protection:

Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Boots.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be

used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist

BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits:

TWA: 2 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1997]

TWA: 2 [Australia]

STEL: 20 (ppm) [United Kingdom (UK)]

TWA: 10 (ppm) [United Kingdom (UK)]

Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Stability and reactivity

Stability: The product is stable.

Instability Temperature: Not available.

Conditions of Instability: Not available.

Incompatibility with various substances:

Extremely reactive or incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.

Reactive with moisture.

Corrosivity:

Slightly corrosive in presence of steel, of aluminum, of zinc, of copper.

Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.

Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.

Polymerization: Yes.

Disposal considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.