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Formamide

CAS 75-12-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formamide
Product Code
F7508
Chemical Name
Formamide

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
75-12-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119496064-35-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

S

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

manufacturer

Eschenstrasse 5, D-82024 TAUFKIRCHEN

+49 (0)89 6513-1130

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC Deutschland

0800 181 7059

CHEMTREC weltweit

+49 (0)696 43508409

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. Cat. 2 H351
Repr. Cat. 1B H360D
STOT RE Cat. 2 H373

GHS Pictograms

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.

Precautionary Statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substance name : Amide C<sb>1</sb> Index-No. : 616-052-00-8 EC-No. : 200-842-0

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formamide EC: 200-842-0 75-12-7 90 - 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician. Consult a physician. Call in ophthalmologist.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapours, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Latex gloves, Break through time : 480 min, Glove thickness : 0,6 mm, Protective index : Full contact, Manufacturer : Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M); Material : Nitrile rubber, Break through time : 240 min, Glove thickness : 0,11 mm, Protective index : Splash contact, Manufacturer : KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Remarks : This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type : Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Solubility In Fat
---
Softening Point
---
Boiling Point
210 °C
Odor
odourless
Solubility In Water
completely miscible
Cloud Point
---
Physical State
liquid
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,82 (25 °C)
Crystallisation Point
---
Vapor Pressure
0,08 hPa (20 °C)
Explosive Limits
---
Freezing Point
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Flash Point
152 °C (1.013,25 hPa)
Auto Ignition Temperature
> 500 °C (1.013,25 hPa)
Physical State Data
liquid
Relative Density
---
Solidification Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,134 g/mL (25 °C)
Appearance
---
Colour Intensity
---
Melting Point
2 - 3 °C
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Colour
colourless
Form
---
Solubility
---
Flammability
---
Voc Content
---
Odor Threshold
Not applicable
Dynamic Viscosity
3,76 mPa.s (20 °C)
Properties Status
---
Molecular Weight
45,04 g/mol
Ph
4 - 10 (20 °C)
Metal Corrosion
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Lower Explosive Limit
2,7 % (V)
Upper Explosive Limit
19 % (V)
Decomposition Temperature
> 180 °C
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Oxidizing agents, bases. Risk of explosion with: furfuryl alcohol, Oxides of phosphorus, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, with pyridine, and Sulphur trioxide. A risk of explosion and/or of toxic gas formation exists with the following substances: water separating agents.

Avoid

Heat, Strong heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Formamide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formamide?

Formamide is a liquid with colourless color. It has odourless odor.

What is Formamide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Formamide?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H360D: May damage the unborn child.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.

What is the melting point of Formamide?

The melting point is 2 - 3 °C and the boiling point is 210 °C.