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Cyanamide |
CAS 420-04-2 | ||
NH2CN |
RTECS GS5950000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Amidocyanogen, Carbimide, Carbodiimide, Cyanogen nitride, Hydrogen cyanamide [Note: Cyanamide is also a synonym for Calcium cyanamide.] |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 2 mg/m3 | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Crystalline solid. |
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MW: 42.1 |
BP: 500°F (Decomposes) |
MLT: 113°F |
Sol(59°F): 78% |
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VP: ? |
IP: 10.65 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.28 |
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Fl.P: 286°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Above 104°F: Moisture, acids, or alkalis; 1,2-phenylene diamine salts [Note: Polymerization may occur on evaporation of aqueous solutions.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; eye, skin burns; miosis, salivation, lacrimation (discharge of tears), twitching; Antabuse-like effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0424 |