Material Safety Data Sheet
Methyl carbamate, 99%
ACC# 97807
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Methyl carbamate, 99%
Catalog Numbers:
AC269310000, AC269310010, AC269310050, AC269312500
Synonyms:
Methylurethan; Urethylane; Carbamic acid methyl ester; O-Methyl
carbamate.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
598-55-0 |
Methyl carbamate |
99.0 | 209-939-2 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May
cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: Liver.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious
and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Flash Point: > 100 deg C (> 212.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:N/A
Upper: N/A
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating
dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Methyl carbamate
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Methyl carbamate:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 176 - 177 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:54 - 56 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Water Soluable>=10g/100ml@19C
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C2H5NO2
Molecular Weight:75.06
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Freely sublimes at
room temperature.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, phosphorous halides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of nitrogen, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 598-55-0:
FC2450000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 598-55-0:
Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 2500 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >2
gm/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 598-55-0:
- ACGIH:
Not listed.
- California:
carcinogen, initial date 5/15/98
- NTP:
Not listed.
- IARC:
Not listed.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
Skin, mouse: TDLo= 45 mg/kg; tumors reported on the skin
and apendages.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Mutation data reported. Morphological transformation
reported, Rat embryo=120g/L. Mutation in microorganisms;
E.coli=50 gm/L/3H.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
Hydrolysis in moist soils may be catalyzed by adsorption to Na+, Al3+
and Cu2+ montmorillonites.
Physical:
Hydrolyzed using 5M sodium Hydroxide solution.
Other:
None.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Packing Group: |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 598-55-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 598-55-0 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with
the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Methyl carbamate, a chemical known to
the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level:
CAS# 598-55-0: 160 ęg/day NSRL
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 598-55-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 598-55-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 1/12/1999
Revision #5 Date: 11/20/2008
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