ICSC 0233 - ACETAMIDE

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ACETAMIDE	ICSC: 0233 (July 1997)
Acetic acid amide Ethanamide Acetimidic acid Methanecarboxamide

CAS #: 60-35-5

EC Number: 200-473-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

ACETAMIDE

ICSC: 0233

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₂H₅NO / CH₃CONH₂ Molecular mass: 59.1 Boiling point: 222°C Melting point: 81°C Density: 1.16 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 200 Vapour pressure, Pa at 65°C: 133 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.26

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₂H₅NO / CH₃CONH₂
Molecular mass: 59.1
Boiling point: 222°C
Melting point: 81°C
Density: 1.16 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 200
Vapour pressure, Pa at 65°C: 133
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.26

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 3. TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 40; S: (2)-36/37

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