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acrylamide; prop-2-enamide

CAS 79-06-1 · C3H5NO
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic
Pictograms
Health hazardToxic
H-statements
  • H350 May cause cancer
  • H340 May cause genetic defects
  • H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
  • H332 Harmful if inhaled
  • H312 Harmful in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
MonomersProcessing aids, specific to petroleum production
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.03 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 0.3 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH Ca [60 mg/m3]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
ACRYLAMIDE · 2-Propenamide · prop-2-enamide · Propenamide · Acrylic acid amide · Acrylic amide · Ethylenecarboxamide · Vinyl amide
Molecular weight
71.08 g/mol
Browse similar
Health hazard · Toxic
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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