Key Points

Fire

• Combustible in its solid form
• Reacts when heated, exposed to ultraviolet light and spontaneously with compounds containing amino, hydroxyl, and sulfhydryl groups and is incompatible with ammonia, isocyanates, mineral acids, strong acids, oleum, and oxidisers 
• Emits toxic fumes and oxides of nitrogen when heated to decomposition. Pure acrylamide can also give off ammonia, hydrogen and carbon monoxide 
• In the event of a fire involving acrylamide, use fine water spray and wear liquid-tight chemical protective clothing in combination with breathing apparatus

Health

• Toxic by skin contact, inhalation and ingestion
• Harmful and irritant
• Possible carcinogen, mutagen and reproductive toxin
• Skin exposure can cause irritation, numbness, tingling, excessive sweating, rash and peeling of skin
• Ingestion may cause burning and ulceration of the mouth and throat, vomiting, and abdominal pain
• Inhalation can cause sore throat and cough
• Eye exposure can cause irritation and visual disturbances

Environment

• Avoid release into the environment
• Inform Environment Agency of substantial incidents

 

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  Acrylamide - Incident Management
  Added/updated: 24 May 2011