Template:Safety:Acrylamide
Acrylamide at the concentratons used for laboratory gel electrophoresis is a hazardous chemical. Acrylamide is aborbed through the skin and is a cumulative neurotoxin. Always wear gloves when handling acrylamide and acrylamide solutions, and clean up any spills immediately. It is often preferable to purchase premade acrylamide solutions to reduce hazards due to acrylamide dust. See MSDS
