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Identification
- Name:
- acrylic acid
- Synonyms:
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- ACIDO 2-PROPENOICO
- CAS:
- 79-10-7
- EC/EINECS:
- 201-177-9
- Molecular Formula:
- C3H4O2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0688
- Uses:
- pesticide thickener adhesive additive
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Flammable gases
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour
Flam. Liq. (Cat. 3) : Flammable liquid
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H332 : Harmful if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H312 : Harmful in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1A) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Notes
- R.1272-Note D
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 10 % | C; R35 |
| 5 % <= C < 10 % | C; R34 |
| 1 % <= C < 5 % | Xi; R36/37/38 |
| C >= 1 % | STOT única, 3; H335 |
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Specific environmental risks
Volatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).