Revision Date: 04/11/2001 
PRODUCT NAME: 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
PRODUCT NUMBER: EC-850 AccuGel 19:1 - 40% 
Aqueous solution of acrylamides. 
MANUFACTURER: National Diagnostics, Inc 
305 Patton Drive 
Atlanta, GA 30336 
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
CHEMICAL NAMES/ 
DESCRIPTION: 
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 
(800) 526-3867 
(404) 699-2121 
EMERGENCY NUMBER: 
CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - IMMEDIATE HAZARD 
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. MAY CAUSE EYE 
IRRITATION. POLYMERIZATION MY OCCUR FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT OR CONTAMINATION. 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW - CHRONIC HAZARD WARNING 
CHRONIC TOXICITY HAZARD. ACRYLAMIDE MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. ACRYLAMIDE 
CAUSED CANCER AND MALE REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS IN LABORATORY ANIMAL TESTS. RISK 
DEPENDS ON DURATION AND LEVEL OF EXPOSURE. 
INHALATION 
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS 
Inhalation of mist causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may parallel ingestion. 
INGESTION 
Toxic! May cause systemic poisoning. May cause drowsiness, tingling sensations, fatigue, weakness, 
stumbling, slurred speech, and shaking. May cause central and peripheral nervous system damage. Severe 
intoxication may cause permanent nerve damage. May affect reproductive system and act as a teratogen. 
SKIN
May cause irritation and redness. Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic poisoning; symptoms 
may parallel ingestion. 
EYES
Acrylamide solutions may cause eye irritation. 
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 
Component 
ACRYLAMIDE 
BIS-ACRYLAMIDE 
EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION 
% Comp CAS # EINECS # 
79-06-1 < 40 
203-750-9 110-26-9 < 10 
R: 45-46-24/25-48/23/24/25 
Clear, colorless solution. 
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TLV (units) 
201-173-7 0.03 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin) for solid 
5 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin) for solid 
May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Also toxic in 
contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of serious damage to health by 
prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin or if swallowed. 
S: 53-45 
Avoid exposure, obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident 
or if you feel ill, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where 
possible). 
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INHALATION 
4. FIRST AID MEASURES 
INHALATION: 
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a 
physician. 
INGESTION: 
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious 
person. Call a physician. 
SKIN: 
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing 
and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. 
EYES: 
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. 
Get medical attention immediately. 
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
N.A. FLASH POINT: N.A. 
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 0F OVEREXPOSURE 
Contact with this material by inhalation of mist may cause nervous system effects. See ingestion effects for 
more details. 
INGESTION 
Contact with this material by any route (eyes/skin, inhalation or ingestion) may cause nervous system effects 
(neurotoxicity). These effects can result from a single overexposure but are more likely to occur after 
repeated exposures to small amounts over a period of several days or weeks. Signs and symptoms of toxic 
effects include increased sweating of the hands and feet, numbness, tingling and weakness in the 
extremeties, unsteady gait and decreased reflexes 
SKIN
Acrylamide is readily absorbed through unbroken skin. If the exposure route is dermal, the signs and 
symptoms described above under 'Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure - Ingestion' may be preceded by 
peeling and redness of skin at the areas of exposure, normally the hands and feet. 
EYES
Contact with this material by eyes may cause nervous system effects. See 'Signs and Symptoms of 
Overexposure - Ingestion' above for more details. 
CARCINOGENICITY 
Acrylamide is suspected as a cancer hazard. May cause cancer. Listed by NTP as a suspected carcinogen. 
Acrylamide is known to the State of California to cause cancer. 
MUTAGENICITY 
Acrylamide was negative in the Ames assay both with and without metabolic activation. 
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY 
Acrylamide induced male reproductive toxicity has been demonstrated in Long-Evans rats where given 
greater than or equal to 15 mg/kg/day acrylamide orally by gavage for five consecutive days. In this study, 
males receiving greater than or equal to 15 mg/kg/day acrylamide had a reduced fertility index. 
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS 
Not Available. 
ROUTES OF ENTRY 
Contact with this material by any route of exposure (eye/skin, inhalation or ingestion) may cause serious 
adverse health consequences. 
TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT 
Not Available. 
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 
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AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLASH POINT METHOD: N.A. N.A. 
EXTINGHISHING MEDIA 
Use media appropriate to the primary cause of fire. 
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full 
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: 
Thermal decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons. 
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS 
N.A. 
2 1 Flammability: Reactivity:1 NFPA CODES: Health: 
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED 
Contain and clean up spill immediately, prevent from entering floor drains. Contain liquids using absorbents. 
Shovel all spill materials into disposal drum. Scrub spill area with detergent, flush with copious amounts of water. 
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD 
Disposal must be made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 
If water solvent has evaporated, wear NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator. 
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 
HANDLING 
Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear 
special protective equipment (Sec. 8) where exposures may exceed established levels. 
STORAGE 
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cooled, dry, ventilated area. Protect from physical damage. Isolate 
from incompatible materials (section 10). 
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: (20 C) 
DISPOSAL 
Observe all national, state, and local regulations regarding product disposal. Containers of this material may be 
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids). 
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION 
AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS: 
Component: ACRYLAMIDE 
0.03 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin) for solid ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 
0.3 mg/m3 (TWA) (skin) for solid OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 
ENGINEERING CONTROLS 
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborn 
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the 
contaminant at its source. 
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 
If exposure limits are exceeded, wear a full-face respirator with organic vapor cartridge and high efficiency dust mist 
filter. Beyond fifty times exposure limits or when exposure levels are not known, wear a full-face piece positive 
pressure respirator. 
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EYE PROTECTION 
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and 
quick-drench facilities in work area. 
SKIN PROTECTION 
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent 
skin contact. 
OTHER CONTROL MEASURES 
Weekly examinations for skin peeling of hands and fingers. Comments: Stress good personal cleanliness and 
housekeeping to prevent skin contact. Wear clean work clothing daily. Do not home launder. 
1.0 Evaporation Rate 
Soluble Solubility in Water 
Neutral pH 
1.07 Specific Gravity 
(H20 = 1) 
9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 
220 F Boiling Point 
N.A. Melting Point 
Water Vapor Pressure 
mm Hg 
Vapor Density N.A. 
Air = 1 
60 % Volatile by Volume 
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
STABILITY 
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. 
CONDITIONS TO AVOID 
Heat, shock, UV light, and incompatibles. 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS 
Upon heating, may produce carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen. 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION 
May occur 
INCOMPATIBLES 
ACRYLAMIDE 
Acrylamide reacts with acids, oxidizing agents, and bases. Spontaneously reacts with hydroxyl-, amino-, and 
sulfhydryl- containing compounds. Avoid vinyl polymerization initiators or contamination with aluminum, iron, 
copper, brass, and bronze. 
BIS-ACRYLAMIDE 
Strong bases, strong acids, and oxidizing agents. 
500 
2185 
NTP Carcinogen 
Anticipated IARC Category Known 
2A Yes No 
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
Oral Rat LD50 (mg/kg): 
Dermal Rabbit LD50 (mg/kg): 
PRODUCT LD50 VALUES 
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COMPONENT CANCER LIST STATUS 
Component 
ACRYLAMIDE 
BIS-ACRYLAMIDE None No No 
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
ACRYLAMIDE 
When pure acrylamide is released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into 
the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. This material is not expected to significantly 
bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by 
wet deposition. 
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BIS-ACRYLAMIDE 
No information found. 
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 
Observe all national, state, and local regulations regarding product disposal. Containers of this material may be hazardous 
when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids). 
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
Domestic (D.O.T.) 
Toxic Liquid, Organic, N.O.S. Proper Shipping Name: 
Hazard Class: 6.1 
UN Number: 2810 
Packing Group: III 
International (I.A.T.A. / I.M.O.) 
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic Liquid, Organic, N.O.S. 
Hazard Class: 6.1 
UN Number: 2810 
Packing Group: III 
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 
UNITED STATES 
TSCA Regulatory: 
All intentional ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory. 
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories 
Component 
ACRYLAMIDE 
BIS-ACRYLAMIDE 
EUROPE 
EEC Regulatory: 
All intentional ingredients are listed on the European EINECS Inventory. 
EEC LABEL SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION 
R: 45-46-24/25-48/23/24/25 
May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Also toxic in 
contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of serious damage to health by 
prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin or if swallowed. 
S: 53-45 
Avoid exposure, obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident 
or if you feel ill, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where 
possible). 
16. OTHER INFORMATION 
2 1 Flammability: Reactivity:1 NFPA CODES: Health: 
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without 
guarantee. Conditions of use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control. All risks of use of 
the product are therefore assumed by the user. Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid 
patents or as extending license under valid patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be 
provided to handlers and users. 
Chronic Acute Pressure Reactivity Fire 
Yes Yes No No No 
Yes Yes No No No 
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