| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | 109684 |
| Synonyms | Formic acid amide, Methane amide |
| Description | Formamide |
| Overview | EMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards. |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 75-12-7 |
| EC index number | 616-052-00-8 |
| EC number | 200-842-0 |
| Hill Formula | CH₃NO |
| Chemical formula | HCONH₂ |
| Molar Mass | 45.04 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2924 19 00 |
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| Applications | |
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| Application | Formamide for analysis EMSURE®. CAS 75-12-7, EC Number 200-842-0, chemical formula HCONH₂. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Boiling point | 210 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 2.7 - 19.0 %(V) |
| Flash point | 175 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 500 °C |
| Melting Point | 2 °C |
| pH value | 8 - 10 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.08 hPa (20 °C) |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 5325 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit 17000 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) | |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. |
| Storage class | 6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 9 Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535). |
| Safety Information | |
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| Hazard Symbols | HarmfulToxic |
| Categories of danger | toxic for reproduction |
| R Phrase | R 61-48/20/21/22-40 May cause harm to the unborn child.Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. |
| S Phrase | S 3/9/49-23-24/25-36/37/39-45-53-60 Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place.Do not breathe vapour.Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +2°C to +25°C. |
| Specifications | |
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| Assay (N; Kjeldahl) | ≥ 99.2 % |
| Identity (IR) | passes test |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid. |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 10 APHA |
| Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C) | 1.132 - 1.135 |
| Solidification point | 2.0 - 3.0 °C |
| Boiling point (2 kPa) | about 103 |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Cd (Cadmium) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Cu (Copper) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Fe (Iron) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Pb (Lead) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Zn (Zinc) | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Formic acid | ≤ 0.02 % |
| Ammonium Formate | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Sulfated ash (600 °C) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Water (according to Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.1 % |