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NICOTINAMIDEICSC: 1703 (April 2008)
Pyridine-3-carboxylamide
3-Pyridinecarboxamide
Niacinamide
CAS #: 98-92-0
EC Number: 202-713-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.    Prevent deposition of dust. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.  Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Avoid inhalation of dust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

WARNING
Causes eye irritation 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from oxidants. 
PACKAGING
 
NICOTINAMIDE ICSC: 1703
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants. 

Formula: C6H6N2O
Molecular mass: 122.1
Sublimation
Melting point: 127-131°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 100 (very good)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 35°C: 3.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Flash point: 182°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 480°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.38  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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