Acrylic Acid

CAS Number

79-10-7

Synonym

Acroleic acid;Ethylenecarboxylic acid;Propenoic acid;Vinylformic acid;CH2=CHCOOH;Propene acid;Kyselina akrylova;Rcra waste number U008;UN 2218;Acrylate;Glacial acrylic acid

Occurrence/Use

Manufacture of plastics, polymers, paint, leather, and paper coatings; chemical intermediate in the production of acrylic esters and resins, detergents, and water treatment chemicals; component of tobacco smoke

More information about Acrylic Acid

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3):	6000
Species:	Rabbit
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint:	Respiratory irritation
Acute REL Target Organs:	Respiratory system, eyes
Severity:	Mild
Last Acute REL Revision:	1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments:	OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2.