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Formamide |
CAS 75-12-7 | ||
HCONH2 |
RTECS LQ0525000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Carbamaldehyde, Methanamide |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (15 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 1.85 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless, oily liquid. [Note: A solid below 37°F.] |
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MW: 45.1 |
BP: 411°F (Decomposes) |
FRZ: 37°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP(86°F): 0.1 mmHg |
IP: 10.20 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.13 |
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Fl.P(oc): 310°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, iodine, pyridine, sulfur trioxide, copper, brass, lead [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air).] |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash 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, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); nausea; acidosis; skin eruptions; in animals: reproductive effects | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, reproductive system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0891 |