ICSC 1087 - N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

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N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

ICSC: 1087
_{March 2001}

Methylformamide
Monomethylformamide
Formylmethylamine

CAS No: 123-39-7
RTECS No: LQ3000000
EC No: 616-056-00-X

C₂H₅NO
Molecular mass: 59.08

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough.	Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	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. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.	T Symbol R: 61-21 S: 53-45 Note: E

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

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

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

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 182.5°C Melting point: -3°C Density: 1.003 g/cm³ at 20°C 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

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

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