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ETHYL CARBAMATEICSC: 0314 (May 2010)
Carbamic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl urethane
Urethane
CAS #: 51-79-6
EC Number: 200-123-1

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.   

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes   Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
May be harmful if swallowed
May cause cancer
May cause harm to breast-fed children
May cause damage to the nervous system 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
 
ETHYL CARBAMATE ICSC: 0314
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALS. PELLETS OR WHITE GRANULAR POWDER. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants, strong acids and strong bases. 

Formula: C3H7NO2 / NH2COOC2H5
Molecular mass: 89.09
Boiling point: 185°C
Melting point: 49°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 200
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 92°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.15  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 5 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 45; S: 53-45 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Ethyl carbamate (WHO Food Additives Series 55)
       ETHYL CARBAMATE (JECFA Evaluation)