Material Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY

Product name: Flocryl™ ACRYLAMIDE 50

Company: SNF
ZAC de Milieux
42163 Andrézieux
France

Telephone: +33.(0)4.77.36.86.00
Telefax: +33.(0)4.77.36.86.96
E-mail: sds@snf.fr

Emergency telephone number: +33.(0)4.77.36.87.25

Registration number(s): 01-2119463260-48-0000

Identified use(s): Monomer
Uses advised against: All other uses

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Identification
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed. Also toxic if swallowed. Also harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. May cause cancer. May
cause heritable genetic damage. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause
sensitization by skin contact.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Identification: Acrylamide.
Chemical Name EC-No. Classification Weight %
Acrylamide 201-173-7 Carc. Cat.2; R45 Muta. Cat.2; 50
R46, R43 Repr. Cat.3; R62 T;
R25-48/23/24/25 Xi; R36/38
Xn; R20/21

The wording of the hazard symbols and Risk phrases is specified in section 16 if dangerous ingredients are
mentioned.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Notes: Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or is having convulsions.

Note to Physician: No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgement of the physician in response to
reactions of the patient.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult a physician.
Skin contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician if irritation persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated
shoes.
Eye contact: Flush eye(s) immediately with plenty of water. In case of persistent eye irritation, consult a physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Consult medical personnel.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None.
Suitable extinguishing media: Will not burn until water is evaporated. Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Alcohol
resistant foam. Dry chemical.
Precautions: Hazardous Combustion Products : Ammonia.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves).

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Wear adequate personal protective equipment (see Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection).
Environmental precautions: As with all chemical products, do not flush into surface water. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system.
Methods for cleaning up: Residues:Flush away with large quantities of water. Small spills:Cover and soak up with a
suitable absorbent material. Large spills:Do not allow solution to dry. Contain with dike. Pump into suitable and properly
labelled containers. One-to-one (volume) dilution is suitable to reduce reactivity.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Use non-sparking equipment or tools. Special note: The rule of industrial handling is to "prevent essentially all
contact" with acrylamide or its solutions, whether by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact.
Storage
Avoid freezing. The recommended storage temperature is 15-38°C. To prevent from oxygen loss, do not blanket or
purge with an inert gas.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.
When respiratory protection is required for certain operations, use an approved air-purifying respirator. For
emergency and other conditions where the exposure guideline may be greatly exceeded, use an approved positive-
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus or positive- pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. In
misty atmospheres, use an approved mist respirator. Test data indicate that organic vapour respirators are effective
types of air-purifying respirators.
Eye protection: Wear a face-shield which allows use of chemical goggles, or wear a fullface respirator, to protect
face and eyes when there is any likelihood of splashes. Use chemical goggles.
Skin and body protection: Permeation test data indicate that the following are effective protective clothing
materials: Polyethylene. Butyl rubber. Nitrile/butadiene rubber. Neoprene. Safety shower should be located in
immediate work area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately, wash skin area with soap and water, and launder
clothing before reuse. Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch bands, should be removed and
destroyed. Use protective clothing impervious to this material. Selection of specific items such as gloves, boots,
apron or full body-suit will depend on operation.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: None
pH: 7.0 ± 1.0
Flash point (°C): Not applicable
Boiling point (°C): 99-104 (Pure Acrylamide)
Freezing point (°C): 8-13
Autoignition temperature (°C): No information available
Vapor pressure: 22 mmHg @ 25°C (77°F)
Water solubility: Completely miscible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:
Hazardous polymerization may occur.

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Conditions to avoid:
Avoid extremes of temperature. Avoid temperatures above 50 °C. Do not heat with steam.
Materials to avoid:
Acids. Bases. Oxidising agents. Reducing agents. Initiators.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Neat acrylamide will decompose, releasing ammonia, hydrogen and
carbon monoxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
Oral: Single dose oral toxicity is considered to be moderate. The oral LD50 for rats is 490-565 mg/kg. Small
amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations may cause serious injury; swallowing amounts larger
than that may cause death.
Skin: A single prolonged exposure may result in the material being absorbed in harmful amounts. The LD50 for
skin absorption in rabbits is 2250 mg/kg. Excessive exposure may cause neurological signs and symptoms. Excessive
exposure may cause peripheral neuropathy (injury to nerves of the extremities). Has caused allergic skin reactions
when tested in guinea pigs. May cause allergic skin reaction in susceptible individuals.
Inhalation: A single brief (minutes) inhalation exposure to vapour, mist or dust is not likely to cause adverse effects.
Irritation
Skin: A sign of excessive skin exposure is the peeling of skin. Short single exposure not likely to cause significant
skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause slight eye irritation. May cause slight corneal injury.
Sensitization
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Other information

Acrylamide

Developmental/Reproductive Effects: Birth defects are unlikely. Exposures having no effects on the mother should
have no effect on the fetus. Did not cause birth defects in animals; other effects were seen in the fetus only at doses which
caused toxic effects to the mother. Repeated excessive exposures to high amounts may cause effects on testes and male
reproduction.

Mutagenicity: In vitro mutagenicity tests were negative in some cases and positive in other cases. Animal mutagenicity
studies were negative in some cases and positive in other cases.

Carcinogenicity: Has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Acrylamide has been classified as category 2
carcinogen and a category 2 mutagen by the EC.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental fate
Bioaccumulation: Log octanol/water partition coefficient (log Pow) is -0.67. No appreciable volatilization from
water to air is expected. No bioconcentration expected due to high water solubility.
Other ecological information:
Acute LC50 for fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) is 124 mg/L. Acute LC50 for rainbow trout (Onchorynchus
mykiss) is 110 mg/L. Acute LC50 for water flea Daphnia magna is 160 mg/L. Material is not harmful to aquatic organisms
(LC50/EC50/IC50 greater than 100 mg/L).

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues/unused products: Remove spilled material to biological treatment facility. Incineration is
acceptable and the preferred method of disposal, however, nitrogen oxides emission controls may be required to meet
environmental regulations.
Contaminated packaging: In accordance with local and national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID
Proper shipping name: Acrylamide, solution
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3426
Packing group: III
Label(s): 6.1

IMDG/IMO
Proper shipping name: Acrylamide, solution
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3426
Packing group: III
Label(s): 6.1

ICAO/IATA
Proper shipping name: Acrylamide, solution
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3426
Packing group: III
Label(s): 6.1

Remarks: Sample shipment not allowed by mail.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification and Labelling
The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.

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Contains:
Acrylamide.

T - Toxic
Risk-phrase(s):
R45 - May cause cancer.
R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage.
R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R48/23/24/25 - Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R25 - Toxic if swallowed.
R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety-phrase(s):
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

International Inventories
European Union (REACH):
All components of this product have been registered or pre-registered with the European Chemicals Agency or are exempt
from registration.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further information
Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3:
T - Toxic
Xn - Harmful
Xi - Irritant
R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility
R48/23/24/25 - Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage
R45 - May cause cancer
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact
R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin
R25 - Toxic if swallowed.
R20/21 - Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
This MSDS was prepared in accordance with the following:
Regulation (EC) N° 1907/2006
Regulation (EC) N° 1272/2008
Directive 67/548/EEC
Directive 1999/45/EC

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as amended.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is
designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in
any process, unless specified in the text.

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