Methylformamide
Abbreviation | NMF |
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Plant | Niigata |
Main Applications | High-grade solvents |
Container | ISO tanks |
Existing Chemical Substance No. | (2)-679 |
Properties
Chemical Formula | C2H5NO |
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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 | - |
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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 |
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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 |
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Purity (%) | 99.5 or more |
Water (%) | 0.1 or less |
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