water methylene diurea *97-2* urea; carbamide *97-2* biuret
===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:UREA
NIIN:00F053977
MSDS Number: CFGFH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CF INDUSTRIES INC
Address:ONE SALEM LAKE DR
City:LONG GROVE
State:IL
ZIP:60047-8402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-438-9500
Emergency Phone Num:708-438-9500
CAGE:GO686
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CF INDUSTRIES INC
Address:ONE SALEM LAKE DR
City:LONG GROVE
State:IL
ZIP:60047-8402
Country:US
Phone:708-438-9500
CAGE:GO686
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1-0.4%
Name:METHYLENE DIUREA *97-2*
CAS:68611-64-3
Fraction by Wt: 1.3-1.5%
Name:UREA; CARBAMIDE *97-2*
CAS:57-13-6
RTECS #:YR6250000
Fraction by Wt: 96-97.6%
Name:BIURET
CAS:108-19-0
Fraction by Wt: 1-1.5%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RATS): 8.5 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE MILD TO MODERATE
IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE
MILD TO MODERATE IRRITATION. INTRAUTERINE/INTRAPLACENTAL INJECTION
OF UREA CAUSES ABORTION IN HUMANS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ERYTHEMA, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
INCREASED URINATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE OXYGEN W/ASSISTED VENTILATION AS REQUIRED IF COUGH/DIFFICULTY
BREAHTING OCC URS. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH & DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
INDUCE VOMITING IF EXPOSED TO HIGH VOLUMES OF A LOW CONCENTRATION.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:MOST FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS MAY BE USED IN FIRES
INVOLVING UREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UREA REACTS W/HYPOCHLORITES TO FORM
NITROGEN TRICHLORIDE WHICH EXPLODES SPONTANEOUSLY IN AIR. (SEE
SUPP)
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER ANY REUSABLE PRODUCT, TAKING CARE NOT
TO GENERATE EXCESS DUST. USE CAUTION AS PRODUCT MAY BE SLIPPERY
WHEN WET.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:UREA WILL ABSORB MOISTURE FROM AIR. IF
STORAGE PILES BECOME WET, SUROUNDING FLOOR MAY BE SLIPPERY.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. WEAR A DUST MASK/OTHER
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION WHEN EFFECTIVE ENGINEERING
CONTROLS AREN'T FEASIBLE/DURING OPERATIONS THAT GENERATE AIRBORNE
DUST CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED ING RELEVANT STANDARDS.
Ventilation:PROCESS ENCLOSURE, GENERAL DILUTION/LOCAL EXHAUST WHERE
NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS MELTING POINT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY HEATING >MELTING POINT: AMMONIA &
CO2. BY BURNING: SMALL AMOUNTS OF NITROGEN OXIDES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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