Acrylic acid

CAS 79-10-7 C₃H₄O₂ MW 72.1000 Danger
Flame Flame
Corrosion Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
Exclamation Mark Exclamation Mark
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Safety Data Sheets

ManufacturerDownload
Alfa Aesar Download PDF
Sigma Aldrich Download PDF
TCI Download PDF

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor Flammable liquids
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H331 Toxic if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H332 Harmful if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H371 May cause damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL2 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless liquid or solid (below 55°F) with a distinctive, acrid odor.

Boiling Point286°F
Flash Point121°F
Vapor Pressure3 mmHg
Specific Gravity1.05

NFPA 704 Diamond

2
3
2
Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Lungs Skin Eyes

skin, eye, and respiratory irritation

Synonyms

acroleic acid; acrylic acid, inhibited; aqueous acrylic acid (technical grade is 94%); ethylenecarboxylic acid; glacial acrylic acid (98% in aqueous solution); 2-propenoic acid

Data Sources

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

See something wrong? Report a data issue.