ICSC 0763 - DIPHENAMID

DIPHENAMID	ICSC: 0763 (August 1997)
2,2-Diphenyl-N,N-dimethylacetamide N,N-Dimethyldiphenylacetamide

CAS #: 957-51-7

EC Number: 213-482-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids, bases and strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

DIPHENAMID

ICSC: 0763

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating at 210°C and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with bases, strong acids and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₆H₁₇NO Molecular mass: 239.3 Melting point: 135°C Density: 1.2 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 27°C: 0.03 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.17

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating at 210°C and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with bases, strong acids and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₆H₁₇NO
Molecular mass: 239.3
Melting point: 135°C
Density: 1.2 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 27°C: 0.03
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.17

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-52/53; S: (2)-61

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