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