N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE 1637
April 2006
CAS No: 924-42-5 N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide
RTECS No: AS3600000 N-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-propenamide
Monomethylolacrylamide
N-Methanolacrylamide
C4H7NO2
Molecular mass: 101.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water
spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by
spraying with water.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and
then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for several
combination with breathing protection. minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated
charcoal in water to drink. Refer for
medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. GHS classification
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep Signal: Warning
spilled substance into containers, then remove to safe place. Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Suspected of damaging fertility or the
unborn child
May cause damage to peripheral nervous
system through prolonged or repeated
exposure
Toxic to aquatic life
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from acids, Store only if stabilized. Store in an area without drain or sewer
access.
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Chemical Safety
1637 N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE CRYSTALS. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through
the skin, and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
The substance may polymerize due to heating and under the influence of Inhalation risk
acid(s). The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when
including nitrogen oxides. dispersed, especially if powdered.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance
MAK not established. may cause effects on the nervous system.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human
reproduction or development.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 277/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: 0.03 negligible
Melting point: 75/C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.81 calc.
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 188
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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