METHYLAMINE 0178
September 2002
CAS No: 74-89-5 Methanamine
RTECS No: PF6300000 Aminomethane
UN No: 1061 (anhydrous) Monomethylamine
EC No: 612-001-00-9 (cylinder)
CH5N / CH3NH2
Molecular mass: 31.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Extremely flammable. Gives off irritating NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. smoking. to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out;
in other cases extinguish with powder,
carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by
explosion-proof electrical equipment and spraying with water. Combat fire from a
lighting. Use non-sparking handtools. sheltered position.
EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation Burning sensation. Cough. Headache. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. protection. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer
Sore throat. See Notes. for medical attention.
Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of
FROSTBITE. water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for
medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for several
deep burns. combination with breathing protection. minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. EU classification
Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: complete F+ Symbol
protective clothing including self-contained breathing Xn Symbol
apparatus. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Remove vapour R: 12-20-37/38-41
with fine water spray. S: (2-)16-26-39
UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.1
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC 20S1061 Fireproof. Cool.
NFPA Code: H3; F4; R0.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Inhalation risk
Physical dangers On loss of containment, a harmful concentration of this gas in the air will
The gas mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. be reached very quickly.
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the respiratory tract.
nitrogen oxides. The solution in water is a strong base, it reacts violently Inhalation of the substance at high levels may cause lung oedema (see
with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks Notes). The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
plastic, rubber and coatings. Attacks copper, zinc alloys, aluminium and Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite.
galvanized surfaces.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5 ppm (as TWA) ; 15 ppm (STEL) ; (ACGIH 2002).
MAK: 10 ppm, 13 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: I(1) Pregnancy risk
group: D (DFG 2006).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: -6/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.07
Melting point: -93/C Flash point: Flammable Gas
Relative density (water = 1): 0.7 (liquid) Auto-ignition temperature: 430/C
Solubility in water: at 25 /C very good Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.9-20.7
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 304 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.71
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and
medical observation is therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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