ICSC 0314 - ETHYL CARBAMATE

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ETHYL CARBAMATE

ICSC: 0314
_{April 1997}

Carbamic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl urethane
Urethane

CAS No: 51-79-6
RTECS No: FA8400000
EC No: 607-149-00-6

C₃H₇NO₂ / NH₂COOC₂H₅
Molecular mass: 89.09

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.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Unconsciousness.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. (See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). 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. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.	T Symbol R: 45 S: 53-45

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from food and feedstuffs.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
ALMOST ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS CRYSTALS, PELLETS OR WHITE GRANULAR POWDER.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides).

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; Germ cell mutagen group: 3A; (DFG 2004).

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the bone marrow, brain, kidneys, eyes. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 182-184°C Melting point: 48-50°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.2 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 48 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.07 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 92°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.15

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification.

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