Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Poly(acrylic acid)
Revision Date:2026-03-22Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Poly(acrylic acid)
- CBnumber: CB8708560
- CAS: 9003-01-4
- EINECS Number: 618-347-7
- Synonyms: PAA;Acrylicresin
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
Hazard statements
H340 May cause genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer
Substance
- Product name: Poly(acrylic acid)
- Synonyms: PAA,9003-1-4
- CAS: 9003-01-4
- EC number: 618-347-7
- MF: C5H10O2
- MW: 102.132
General advice
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon oxides
Specific extinguishing methods
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 0 | Poses no health hazard, no precautions necessary and would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Handling
Avoidance of contactStrong oxidizing agents
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed.
Storage class
10, Combustible liquids
Recommended storage temperature
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when vapours/aerosols are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type ABEK
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin and body protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles
protective clothing
Hand protection
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Full contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Material
Nitrile rubber
Break through time
480 min
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Protective index
Splash contact
Manufacturer
KCL 741 L
Remarks
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D- 36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Physical statePowder
- SolubilitySwellable in water and glycerin and, after neutralization, in ethanol (95%). Carbomers do not dissolve but merely swell to a remarkable extent, since they are three-dimensionally crosslinked microgels.
- Dielectric constant2.7 - 4.5（0.0℃）
- Viscosity250-500cp (25C)
- Viscosity400-1,200cp (25C)
- Viscosity500-1,500cp (25C)
- Viscosity700cp (4% solution in water)
- Appearanceliquid
- Colorcolourless
- OdorNo data available
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- pH2.5 -3.0 (1% water solution)
- Melting point/ range<= -60 °C (1,013 hPa)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 102
GLP: yes - Boiling point/boiling range193.9 °C (1,013 hPa)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 103
GLP: yes - Flash point93.5 °C (1,013 hPa)
Method: ISO 3679
GLP: yes - Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Self-ignition459 °C 973 hPa
GLP: yes - Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Vapor pressure2.64 hPa (20 °C)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 104 - Relative vapor densityNo data available
- Relative density1.206 (19.6 °C)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
GLP: yes - Density1.2 g/mL at 25 °C
- Water solubility546 g/l completely soluble (20 °C)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 105
GLP: yes - Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 0.27 (20 °C)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 107
GLP: yes Bioaccumulation is not expected. - Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Molecular weight102.13 g/mol
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Exothermic reaction with: Strong bases Ammonia Sodium hydroxide solution Amines
Conditions to avoid
Strong heating.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - 1,500 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 5.1 mg/l - vapour (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 5.1 mg/l - vapour (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Result: No skin irritation (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Result: Corrosive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogen- icity based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - No observed adverse effect level - 40 mg/kg
RTECS: AT4680000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Further data:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
RTECS: AT4680000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but are unlikely when the product is handled appropriately.
Further data:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
acrylic acid homopolymer:
Toxicity to fish(Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 27 mg/l End point: mortality Exposure time: 96 h Test Type: flow-through test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 GLP: yes Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 47 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: semi-static test Analytical monitoring: yes GLP: yes Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants
EC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): 0.13 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, C.3 GLP: yes
M-Factor (Acute aquatic toxicity)
1
Ecotoxicology Assessment
Chronic aquatic toxicityToxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Persistence and degradability
Components:
acrylic acid homopolymer:
Biodegradabilityaerobic Inoculum: activated sludge, non-adapted Concentration: 75.1 mg/l Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 87.4 % Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301F GLP: yes
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
acrylic acid homopolymer:
Partition coefficient: noctanol/waterlog Pow: 0.27 (20 °C) Method: OECD Test Guideline 107 GLP: yes Remarks: Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
Components:
acrylic acid homopolymer:
Additional ecological informationNo data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a li- censed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 964
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 964
Proper shipping name : Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : Class 9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 964
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 964
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
EmS Code : F-A, S-F
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : UN 3082
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(acrylic acid homopolymer)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Labels : 9
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
Remarks : EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous
Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.
Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of Class 9
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids.
Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of Class 9
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
National regulatory information
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not applicable under SAWS
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not applicable
Full text of other abbreviations
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency forTransport by Land of Brazil
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN -Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic SubstancesList (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and NewChemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
ERG - Emergency Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Can- cer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 -Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- tion
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- tional Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL -Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation forStandardisation
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concen- tration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- lution from Ships
MERCOSUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport of Dangerous Goods
n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Ef- fect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official MexicanNorm
NTP - National Toxicology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chem- icals
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Of- fice of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Sub- stances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning theRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - TaiwanChemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI -Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (UnitedStates)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.