Methylformamide
| Abbreviation | NMF | 
|---|---|
| Plant | Niigata | 
| Main Applications | High-grade solvents | 
| Container | ISO tanks | 
| Existing Chemical Substance No. | (2)-679 | 
Properties
| Chemical Formula | C2H5NO | 
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 59.07 | 
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid | 
| Odor | Amine odor for a little | 
| Specific Gravity (liquid 25℃/4℃) | 1.00 | 
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) | 198~199 | 
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) | -4 | 
| Flash Point (℃ Tagliabue Closed Cup) | 119 | 
| Ignition Temperature (℃) | No information | 
| Flammability Limits (vol%) | 1.8~19.7 | 
| Vapour Pressure (mmHg 25℃) | 0.45 | 
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) | 1.68 | 
| Solubility | Readily soluble such as in water, ether, alcohol, ketone, and ester | 
| Stability & Reactivity | Stable under normal storage and handling conditions. No reactivity towards most materials. Decomposes to produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide when heated. | 
Applicable Laws
| Industrial Safety and Health Law | - | 
|---|---|
| High Pressure Gas | - | 
| Fire Service Law | Class 4 Petroleum No.3 water soluble | 
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law | - | 
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster | - | 
| Ship Safety Law | - | 
| Civil Aeronautics Law | - | 
| Other Major Applicable Laws | Chemical Substances Control Law, Labor Standards Law | 
Classification of Hazard
| Classification | Flammable liquid | 
|---|---|
| Hazardous | Moderately flammable liquid | 
| Harmful | ・Harmful if swallowed. ・Harmful in contact with skin. ・Eye irritant. ・May have negative effects on reproductive function or unborn children. ・Liver and systemic toxicity. ・Long-term or repeated exposure may cause liver or systemic toxicity and respiratory dysfunction. | 
Product Standard
| Hazel Scale (APHA) | 20 or less | 
|---|---|
| Purity (%) | 99.5 or more | 
| Water (%) | 0.1 or less | 
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