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N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE

ICSC: 1637

N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide
N-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-propenamide
Monomethylolacrylamide
N-Methanolacrylamide
C4H7NO2
Molecular mass: 101.1
ICSC # 1637 		CAS # 924-42-5
RTECS # AS3600000
April 04, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers, then remove to safe place.
Separated from acids, Store only if stabilized. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Signal: Warning
Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
May cause damage to peripheral nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure
Toxic to aquatic life
ICSC: 1637 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE

ICSC: 1637

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance may polymerize due to heating and under the influence of acid(s) . The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin, and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the peripheral nervous system. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 277°C
Melting point: 75°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 188
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.03
negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.81 calc.

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

N O T E S

An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1637 N-METHYLOLACRYLAMIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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