Acetic acid amide
Ethanamide
Acetimidic acid
Methanecarboxamide
C2H5NO / CH3CONH2
Molecular mass: 59.1
ICSC # 0233
CAS # 60-35-5
RTECS # AB4025000
EC # 616-022-00-4
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, powder.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Xn symbol
R: 40
S: 2-36/37
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS, DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.
Reacts with acids and strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK:
Carcinogen category: 3B
(DFG 2005).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially, if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes and
the skin.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 222°C
Melting point: 81°C
Density: 1.16
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 200
Vapour pressure, Pa at 65°C: 133
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.26
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0233
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ACETAMIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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