International Chemical Safety Cards

N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

ICSC: 1087

Methylformamide
Monomethylformamide
Formylmethylamine
C₂H₅NO
Molecular mass: 59.08
ICSC #    1087
CAS #     123-39-7
RTECS # LQ3000000
EC #         616-056-00-X
March 13, 2001 Peer reviewed

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

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Separated from oxidants .

Note: E
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R: 61-21
S: 53-45

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ICSC: 1087

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

N-METHYLFORMAMIDE

ICSC: 1087

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

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 .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

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

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1087	N-METHYLFORMAMIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.