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METHYLAMINE (40% aqueous solution) ICSC: 1483

Date of Peer Review: May 2003

Methanamine
Aminomethane
Monomethylamine

CAS # 74-89-5 CH5N / CH3NH2

RTECS # PF6300000 Molecular mass: 31.1
UN # 1235
EC # 612-001-01-6

TYPES OF HAZARD / ACUTE HAZARDS /

PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS

Highly flammable. Gives off NO open flames, NO sparks, Water spray, alcohol-resistant
FIRE irritating or toxic fumes (or and NO smoking. foam, dry powder, carbon
gases) in a fire. dioxide.

Vapour/air mixtures are Closed system, ventilation,
explosive. explosion-proof electrical
EXPLOSION
equipment and lighting. Use
non-sparking handtools.
In case of fire: keep drums,
etc., cool by spraying with
water.

EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!

Burning sensation. Cough.
Headache. Sore throat.
Inhalation
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Half-upright
breathing protection. position. Artificial respiration
may be needed. Refer for
medical attention.

Redness. Pain. Serious skin Protective gloves. Protective Rinse skin with plenty of
burns. clothing. water or shower. Refer for
Skin
medical attention. Remove
contaminated clothes.

Redness. Pain. Blurred
vision. Severe deep burns.
Eyes
Face shield, 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.

Abdominal pain. Burning
sensation. Shock or collapse.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
during work. vomiting. Give plenty of water
to drink. Refer for medical
attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Remove all ignition Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
sources. Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. EU Classification
Cautiously neutralize remainder with a dilute acid. Absorb Symbol: F+, C
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe R: 12-20/22-34
place. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. S: (2-)-3-16-26-29-36/37/39-45
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases Note: [B]
and vapours.) UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GFC-II Fireproof. Cool. Well closed. Separated from food and
NFPA Code: H3; F4; R0 feedstuffs, strong acids, oxidants, aluminium, copper, zinc
and its alloys, mercury. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

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METHYLAMINE (40% aqueous solution) ICSC: 1483

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

COLOURLESS SOLUTION IN WATER, WITH PUNGENT The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation
ODOUR. and by ingestion.

PHYSICAL DANGERS: INHALATION RISK:

The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are formed A harmful contamination of the air will on evaporation of this
easily. substance at 20°C be reached very quickly.

CHEMICAL DANGERS: EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

Reacts violently with mercury compounds causing fire and The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the skin, and the
explosion hazard. The substance is a medium strong base. vapour is severely irritating to the respiratory tract. Corrosive
Attacks plastic, rubber, copper, aluminium, zinc alloys and on ingestion.
galvanized surfaces.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:

TLV: 5 ppm as TWA; 15 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 10 ppm 13 mg/m³ Peak limitation category: I(1);
Pregnancy risk group: IIc; (DFG 2002).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 48°C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1):
Melting point: -39°C 1.02
Relative density (water = 1): 0.89 Flash point: -10°C
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 31 Auto-ignition temperature: 430°C
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.08 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.9-20.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

See ICSC 0178 Methylamine gas in a cylinder.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations

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