ACETAMIDE 0233
July 1997
CAS No: 60-35-5 Acetic acid amide
RTECS No: AB4025000 Ethanamide
EC No: 616-022-00-4 Acetimidic acid
Methanecarboxamide
C2H5NO / CH3CONH2
Molecular mass: 59.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic NO open flames. Water spray, powder.
fumes (or gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse
skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, EU classification
moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, Xn Symbol
then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P2 R: 40
filter respirator for harmful particles). S: (2-)36/37
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Dry. Well closed.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of
nitrogen oxides. Reacts with acids and strong oxidants. airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed,
especially, if powdered.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established. Effects of short-term exposure
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B (DFG 2005). The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 222/C Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 200
Melting point: 81/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 65/C: 133
Density: 1.16 g/cm3 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.26
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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