Acrylamide
CAS Number
79-06-1
EC Number
201-173-7
Abbreviation
AMD
What is Acrylamide?
Acrylamide (CAS 79-06-1), also abbreviated as AMD, is a reactive monomer used as the primary building block in the synthesis of polyacrylamide and its copolymers.
Where is Acrylamide used?
- Water treatment and mining: flocculant that separates suspended solids, cleaning process water and effluent streams
- Oil and gas: enhanced oil recovery formulations and drilling fluid rheology modification
- Pulp and paper: retention and drainage aid improving fiber recovery and sheet formation
- Textile and leather: sizing agents and surface modifiers controlling coating adhesion and substrate penetration
- It enables the production of water-soluble and cross-linked polymer systems.
Commercial specifications
- Aqueous solution, 50% concentration most common commercial form
- Solid crystalline or granular form for low-moisture handling or dosing precision
Other Names (Synonyms)
prop-2-enamide|2-Propenamide|Acrylic acid amide|Acrylic amide|Vinyl amide|Akrylamid|Akrilamid (Acrylamide)|AMD.|AMD
What are the physical properties of Acrylamide?
Melting Point 84.5 °C
Boiling Point 192.6 °C
Density 1.122 g/cm³ @ Temp: 30 °C
Flash Point 138 °C
Appearance Acrylamide, in monomeric form, is an odorless, flake-like crystals. May be dissolved in a flammable liquid
Color White
Odor Odorless solid
Form powder
Water Solubility SOLUBLE, 216 g/100 mL
Vapor Pressure 0.03 mm Hg ( 40 °C)
Refractive Index 1.460
pH 5.0-7.0 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P -0.9 at 20℃ and pH7
How is Acrylamide classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
H312 Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
H315 Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Acrylamide?
HS Code 29241900
UN Number 3426
ADR Class 6.1
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3