Product ID:161-0155 ACRYLAMIDE/BIS SOLUTIONS
MSDS Date:01/27/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F045775
MSDS Number: BYQQW

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV

2000 ALFRED NOBEL DR
HERCULES, CA 94547-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 510-232-7000

Info Phone: 510-232-7000

Preparer: ROY WOOD

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BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

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ACRYLAMIDE (ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN BY NTP) *95-4*

CAS: 79-06-1

RTECS: AS3325000

Fraction By Weight: 0-40%

OSHA PEL 0.3 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: .03 MG/CUM SKIN (A2)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

N,N'-METHYLENEBIS-ACRYLAMIDE *95-4*

CAS: 110-26-9

RTECS: AS3678000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 295 MG/KG ACRYLAMIDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: AIRBORNE ACRYLAMIDE IS
READILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE LUNG, OVEREXPOSURE MAY BE NEUROTOXIC.
EYES: CAN PRODUCE CONJUNCTIVAL IRRITATION. SKIN: READILY ABSORBED
THROUGH UNBROKEN SKIN. INGESTION : NEUROTOXICITY CAN RESULT AFTER
SWALLOWING SMALL AMOUNTS/MAY BE DELAYED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL
DAYS/WEEKS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, PEELING/REDNESS OF SKIN, SWEATING
OF HANDS & FEET, NUMBNESS, TINGLING & WEAKNESS IN EXTREMITIES,
UNSTEADY GAIT, DECREASED REFLEXES, DROWSINESS, NERVOUS SYSTEM
DISTURBANCES, LOSS OF VIBRATI ON & POSITION SENSES, NUMBNESS &
TINGLING OF THE LIMBS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE
PROBLEMS, CENTRAL/PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
CPR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, FOR LARGE SINGLE INGESTION, INDUCE
VOMITING BY GIVI NG SYRUP OF IPECAC 30 ML FOLLOWED BY 2 GLASSES OF
WATER/TOUCH BACK OF THROAT W/SPOON/FINGER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE UNTIL ALL LIQUID HAS BOILED OFF. USE
CO2, DRY CHEMICAL/WATER SPRAY FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DON'T USE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER STREAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY. AIRBORNE DUST
CREATES AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING DURING
CLEANUP PROCEDURES. COVER W/AN ABSORBENT, PICK UP & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL. POLYMERIZE THE
ACRYLAMIDE TO POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
STORE AT 39.2F IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. HANDLE IN A HOOD WHEN IN USE.
Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION. DON'T CUT, GRIND, WELD/DRILL ON/NEAR CONTAINER. PREVENT
EYE & SCALP/SKIN CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES PROVIDE PROTECTION UP
TO 10% THE PEL.
Ventilation:A CLOSED SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPLOYED. LOCAL EXHAUST: TO
PREVENT/CONTROL SKIN CONTACT, DUST GENERATION & VAPOR RELEASE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HEADCOVERING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN,
QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES, RUBBER SHOES, LONG SLEEVED COVERALLS, LAB
COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USING & BEFORE
EATING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WEAR CLEAN CLOTHING DAILY. IT IS MANDATORY TO SHOWER & CHANGE CLOTHES
BEFORE LEAVING WORK. DON'T TAKE CLOTHES/SHOES HOME. DON'T
CARRY/CONSUME FOOD, GUM, TOBACCO PRODUCTS/DRINKS IN THE WORK AREA.
PRODU CT IS SOLD AS 30ML/500ML BOTTLES OF 30/40% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
OF ACRYLAMIDE & METHYLENEBISACRYLAMIDE/MIX.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:221F
Vapor Pres:LIKE WATER
Vapor Density:LIKE WATER
Spec Gravity:1.04
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU ACETATE=1): AS WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS & ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXIDIZING & REDUCING AGENTS, BISULFIDES, PEROXIDES, ACIDS/BASES, VINYL
INITIATORS, IRON, COPPER, ALUMINUM, BRASS,BRONZE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >90F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: CO, CO2,
AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:TEMPS >90F.

Waste Disposal Methods:MAKE 100 ML OF A 10-20 W/V % ACRYLAMIDE SOLUTION
IN WATER & PLACE IN A PLASTIC BAG LINING A 250-500 CC BEAKER. ADD
500 UL 10% AMMONIUM PERSULFATE & UL TEMED, STIR & ALLOW TO
POLYMERIZE FOR 1 HR. DISPO SE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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