ICSC 0424 - CYANAMIDE

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CYANAMIDE	ICSC: 0424 (November 2007)
Carbimide Cyanogenamide Amidocyanogen Carbamonitrile Hydrogen cyanamide Carbodiimide

CAS #: 420-04-2

UN #: 2811

EC Number: 206-992-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible only at increased temperature. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use carbon dioxide, dry powder, dry sand, water spray. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Sore throat. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Store at maximum 20 °C, never exceed 30 °C. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store only if stabilized. See Notes. Store in stainless steel, polyethylene or polypropylene.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CYANAMIDE

ICSC: 0424

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers The substance is a highly reactive compound. May explode on vacuum distillation. The substance may spontaneously polymerize. Dimerizes at temperatures above 40°C with strong heat release. Dimerization is catalyzed by traces of bases. Decomposes on contact with acids, bases or moisture. This produces toxic fumes including ammonia, nitrogen oxides and cyanides. Reacts with acids, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents. This generates explosion and toxic hazard. Attacks metals such as steel, copper and aluminium.	Formula: CH₂N₂ / H₂NCN Molecular mass: 42.0 Boiling point at 0.067kPa: 83°C Melting point: 44°C Decomposes at 260°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.28 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 85 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.5 Flash point: 141°C Heat of solution in water: 359 J/g (Strongly cools down when dissolved in water.)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
The substance is a highly reactive compound. May explode on vacuum distillation. The substance may spontaneously polymerize. Dimerizes at temperatures above 40°C with strong heat release. Dimerization is catalyzed by traces of bases. Decomposes on contact with acids, bases or moisture. This produces toxic fumes including ammonia, nitrogen oxides and cyanides. Reacts with acids, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents. This generates explosion and toxic hazard. Attacks metals such as steel, copper and aluminium.

Formula: CH₂N₂ / H₂NCN
Molecular mass: 42.0
Boiling point at 0.067kPa: 83°C
Melting point: 44°C
Decomposes at 260°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.28
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 85
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.5
Flash point: 141°C
Heat of solution in water: 359 J/g (Strongly cools down when dissolved in water.)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: 0.35 mg/m³, 0.2 ppm; peak limitation category: II(1); skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 1 mg/m³, 0.58 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Cyanamide has to be stabilized by pH-buffer against dimerization and decomposition. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Cyanamide that has been stored for a long time or is contaminated, should be diluted with at least three times its volume of water to avoid critical decomposition temperatures being reached. Do NOT take working clothes home. Term cyanamide is also used to designate calcium cyanamide. In combination with even small amounts of alcohol the substance causes effects on cardiovascular and central nervous systems resulting in flushing, palpitation, hypotension and hyperventilation.

NOTES

Cyanamide has to be stabilized by pH-buffer against dimerization and decomposition.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Cyanamide that has been stored for a long time or is contaminated, should be diluted with at least three times its volume of water to avoid critical decomposition temperatures being reached.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Term cyanamide is also used to designate calcium cyanamide.
In combination with even small amounts of alcohol the substance causes effects on cardiovascular and central nervous systems resulting in flushing, palpitation, hypotension and hyperventilation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 21-25-36/38-43; S: (1/2)-3-22-36/37-45

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