ICSC 0233 - ACETAMIDE

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ACETAMIDE

ICSC: 0233
_{July 1997}

Acetic acid amide
Ethanamide
Acetimidic acid
Methanecarboxamide

CAS No: 60-35-5
RTECS No: AB4025000
EC No: 616-022-00-4

C₂H₅NO / CH₃CONH₂
Molecular mass: 59.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		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.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).	EU classification Xn Symbol R: 40 S: (2-)36/37

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Dry. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B (DFG 2005).

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

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 short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 222°C Melting point: 81°C Density: 1.16 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 200 Vapour pressure, Pa at 65°C: 133 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.26

NOTES

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008