FORMAMIDE
MSDS Number: F5770 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Methanamide; carbamaldehyde
CAS No.: 75-12-7
Molecular Weight: 45.04
Chemical Formula: CH3-N-O
Product Codes: J.T. Baker:
4028, M520, M522
Mallinckrodt:
1846, 3797, H599
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Formamide 75-12-7 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES
IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM. MAY AFFECT THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER
GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Blue (Health)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing,
shortness of breath. Excessive inhalation of vapor may cause symptoms that
parallel ingestion, ranging from headache to unconsciousness, depending
upon the duration and level of the exposure.
Ingestion:
Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Affects the central
nervous system. May cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal
pain, and unconsciousness. May affect the reproductive system.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May
be absorbed through the skin; symptoms parallel to ingestion.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 154C (309F) OC
Moderate fire hazard when heated.
Explosion:
Above the flash point, explosive vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water or foam
may cause frothing.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Fires involving formamide
are likely to produce very toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and ammonia,
which should not be inhaled.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary
and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when
possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer!
J. T. Baker SOLUSORB(tm) solvent adsorbent is recommended for spills of
this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions
listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
10 ppm (TWA) Skin
NIOSH(REL): 10 ppm (TWA) Skin
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne
Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing
dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices,
most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece
respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Faint ammonia odor.
Solubility:
Infinitely soluble.
Density:
1.13 @ 20C/4C
pH:
7.1
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
210C (410F)
Melting Point:
2 - 3C (36 - 37F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
1.55
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
1 @ 70.5C (158F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
< 1
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Absorbs moisture from
air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen
oxides. At boiling point: ammonia, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Acids, alkalines, iodine, pyridine, and sulfur trioxide. Copper, brass,
lead and rubber are attacked by formamide.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Data:
Oral rat LD50: 5570 mg/kg; investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen,
reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Has shown teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Formamide (75-12-7) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate
extent. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach
into groundwater. This material has an estimated bioconcentration factor
(BCF) of less than 100. This material is not expected to significantly
bioaccumulate. When released into the air, this material is expected to be
readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl
radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
half-life of less than 1 day.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Formamide (75-12-7) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Formamide (75-12-7) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Formamide (75-12-7) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Formamide (75-12-7) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES
IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM. MAY AFFECT THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing vapor.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
swallowed, give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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