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DICYANDIAMIDEICSC: 0650 (March 1998)
Dicyanodiamide
Cyanoguanidine
Dicyanediamide
CAS #: 461-58-5
EC Number: 207-312-8

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use local exhaust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion     Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. 
PACKAGING
 
DICYANDIAMIDE ICSC: 0650
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including ammonia (see ICSC 0414). Reacts violently with strong oxidants such as ammonium nitrate. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with acids. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. See ICSC 0492. 

Formula: NH2(NH)CNHCN / C2H4N4
Molecular mass: 84.1
Melting point: 211°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 4.13
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.5 (estimated) 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
In solution the substance decomposes above 80°C yielding ammonia (see ICSC 0414). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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