MSDS

29 CFR 1910.1048.
107-13-1 Acrylonitrile is a specially regulated substance for which an OSHA chemical-specific
exposure standard exits. Detailed information regarding this substance may be found in 29 CFR
1910.1045. Medical surveillance information regarding this substance may be found in Appendix C to
29 CFR 1910.1045.
Important: Listed Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL) are from the U.S. Dept. of Labor OSHA Final Rule Limits (CFR 29 1910.1000); these limits
may vary between states.
Note: An employee's skin exposure to substances having a "YES" in the "SKIN" column in the table above shall be prevented or reduced to the
extent necessary under the circumstances through the use of gloves, coveralls, goggles or other appropriate personal protective equipment,
engineering controls or work practices
Emergency Overview: A colored paste with a very slight ammonia odor. WARNING! Harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through the skin. May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. This product contains
ethylene glycol.
Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information.
Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact:
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause sensitization by skin
contact. May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Prolonged, repeated, or high exposures may cause
weakness and depression of the central nervous system. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Inhalation of
vapors may cause irritation of the nose, throat, lungs and respiratory tract.
Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause irritation and
possibly dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause respiratory system damage. Overexposure may
cause kidney, cardiovascular, skin and liver damage.
Formaldehyde vapor is a known animal carcinogen according to OSHA and NTP and is considered possibly
carcinogenic to humans by inhalation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers formaldehyde
to be a human carcinogen.
Ethylene Glycol may cause kidney and liver damage upon prolonged and repeated overexposures. Studies have
shown that repeated inhalation of ethylene glycol has produced adverse cardiovascular changes in laboratory
animals. Ethylene glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Inhalation, Eye Contact
Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
First Aid - Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with large quantities of water for at least 15
minutes until irritation subsides. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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