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acrylic acid; prop-2-enoic acid

CAS 79-10-7 · C3H4O2
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
FlammableIrritant / harmfulCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H332 Harmful if inhaled
  • H312 Harmful in contact with skin
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
MonomersIntermediatePlasticizerPolymerization promoterChemical reaction regulatorAnti-scaling agent
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 2 ppm (6 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
ACRYLIC ACID · 2-Propenoic acid · prop-2-enoic acid · Propenoic acid · Vinylformic acid · Acroleic acid · Ethylenecarboxylic acid · Propene acid
Molecular weight
72.06 g/mol
Browse similar
Flammable · Irritant / harmful · Corrosive · Environmental hazard
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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