ICSC 0891 - FORMAMIDE

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FORMAMIDE	ICSC: 0891 (April 2013)
Methanamide Carbamaldehyde

CAS #: 75-12-7

EC Number: 200-842-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames. See Chemical Dangers.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Diarrhoea.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear face shield.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria May be harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes skin and eye irritation May damage fertility or the unborn child Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants, acids and bases. Dry.
PACKAGING

FORMAMIDE

ICSC: 0891

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes at 180°C. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including ammonia and hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with oxidants, acids and bases. This generates fire and toxic hazard. Attacks aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and some forms of plastic.	Formula: CH₃NO / HCONH₂ Molecular mass: 45.0 Decomposes at 210°C Melting point: 2.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.13 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6 Flash point: 120°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.51 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.7 - 19

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes at 180°C. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including ammonia and hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with oxidants, acids and bases. This generates fire and toxic hazard. Attacks aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and some forms of plastic.

Formula: CH₃NO / HCONH₂
Molecular mass: 45.0
Decomposes at 210°C
Melting point: 2.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.13
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 8
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.6
Flash point: 120°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.51
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.7 - 19

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
May cause toxicity to human reproduction or development.

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

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 61; S: 53-45

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