CYANAMIDE | ICSC: 0424 (November 2007) |
Carbimide Cyanogenamide Amidocyanogen Carbamonitrile Hydrogen cyanamide Carbodiimide |
CAS #: 420-04-2 |
UN #: 2811 |
EC Number: 206-992-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible only at increased temperature. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use carbon dioxide, dry powder, dry sand, water spray. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear face shield. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation. Sore throat. Abdominal pain. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Toxic if swallowedFatal in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Store at maximum 20 °C, never exceed 30 °C. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store only if stabilized. See Notes. Store in stainless steel, polyethylene or polypropylene. | |
PACKAGING | |
Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
CYANAMIDE | ICSC: 0424 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: CH2N2 / H2NCN |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 2 mg/m3, as TWA. MAK: 0.35 mg/m3, 0.2 ppm; peak limitation category: II(1); skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH); pregnancy risk group: C. EU-OEL: 1 mg/m3, 0.58 ppm as TWA; (skin) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
NOTES |
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Cyanamide has to be stabilized by pH-buffer against dimerization and decomposition. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Cyanamide that has been stored for a long time or is contaminated, should be diluted with at least three times its volume of water to avoid critical decomposition temperatures being reached. Do NOT take working clothes home. Term cyanamide is also used to designate calcium cyanamide. In combination with even small amounts of alcohol the substance causes effects on cardiovascular and central nervous systems resulting in flushing, palpitation, hypotension and hyperventilation. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T; R: 21-25-36/38-43; S: (1/2)-3-22-36/37-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations