ICSC 1087 - N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

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N-METHYLFORMAMIDE	ICSC: 1087 (March 2001)
Methylformamide Monomethylformamide Formylmethylamine

CAS #: 123-39-7

EC Number: 204-624-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	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. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants.
PACKAGING

N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

ICSC: 1087

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Attacks some forms of plastic and rubber.	Formula: C₂H₅NO Molecular mass: 59.08 Boiling point: 182.5°C Melting point: -3°C Density (at 20°C): 1.003 g/cm³ Solubility in water: good Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.04 Flash point: 98°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.0624

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Attacks some forms of plastic and rubber.

Formula: C₂H₅NO
Molecular mass: 59.08
Boiling point: 182.5°C
Melting point: -3°C
Density (at 20°C): 1.003 g/cm³
Solubility in water: good
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.04
Flash point: 98°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.0624

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the liver. This may result in liver impairment.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the liver. This may result in liver impairment.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 61-21; S: 53-45; Note: E

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