ICSC 0894 - GUANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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GUANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ICSC: 0894
_{October 2000}

Aminoformamidine hydrochloride
Aminomethanamidine hydrochloride
Carbamidine hydrochloride
Iminourea hydrochloride

CAS No: 50-01-1
RTECS No: MF4300000
EC No: 607-148-00-0

CH₆ClN₃ / CH₅N₃.ClH
Molecular mass: 95.5

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Foam, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).	Xn Symbol R: 22-36/38 S: (2-)22

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
	Well closed. Dry.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC, CRYSTALLINE POWDER Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. The solution in water is a weak acid. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of short-term exposure The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 178-185°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 215 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.7

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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