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1. Product and Company
Identification |
Product Name |
Melamine |
Synonyms |
2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5 triazine |
Chemical
Formula |
C3H6N6 |
Product
Codes |
ML |
Supplier
Information |
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Emergency
Phone Nmber |
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2. Composition / Information
on Ingredients |
Ingredient
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CAS
Number
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Percent
(by weight)
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Melamine
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108-78-1
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>99.8
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3. Hazards Identification |
Emergency
Overview |
- |
Adverse
Human Health Effects |
Irritating
to eyes,respiratory system and skin. |
Environmental Effects |
This
substance doesn't have environment effects |
Physical and
Chemical Hazards |
Hazardous
characteristics are comparatively small |
Specific
Hazards |
NA |
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4. First-Aid Measures |
Inhalation |
Remove
the patient to fresh air area and keep at rest |
Ingestion |
Drink water.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear. |
Skin Contact |
Immediately wash the effected areas under running water
using a soap. |
Eye Contact |
Immediately wash the eyes with running water at least 15
minutes. |
Protection
of First-aiders |
- |
Notes to
Physician |
- |
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures |
Extinguishing Media |
Water,chemical foam or carbon dioxide may be used for
fires in the area |
Fire and
Explosion Hazards |
May
release ammonia and cyanamide if involved in high
tempterature |
Special
Firefighting Procedures |
Not
special |
Special
Equipment for the Protection of Firefighters |
Protecting clothes , gloves , mask, glass and shoes. |
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6. Accidental Release
Measures |
Personal
Precautions |
Use
water shower for at least 15 minutes. |
Environmental Precautions |
- |
Methods for
Cleaning Up |
Collect
the solid as many as possible using shovel. Sweep up
spillage and flush the area with water to waste water
treatment system |
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7. Handling and Storage |
Handling |
Handle
carefully not to break the bag. Use dust respirator and
rubber gloves |
Storage |
Store
the substance in a dry location, Keep the bags tightly
closed. This substance has a tendency of blocking under
weighing of long period. |
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8. Exposure Controls /
Personal Protection |
Engineering
Measure |
- |
Control
parameters |
-
Limit values: -
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Biological Standards:
-
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Personal
Protective Equipment |
Eyeglasses,glove,helmet,
mask,safety shower, eye wash fountain.
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Respiratory Protection:
Dust respirator
- Hand
Protection:
Rubber gloves
- Eye
Protection:
Safety goggles
- Skin
and Body Protection:
Wear approprite
protective gloves and clothing to prevent amd
minimize contact with skin.
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Specific
Hygiene Measures |
No information available |
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9. Physical and Chemical
Properties |
Physical
State |
Powder |
Form
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- |
Color
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White |
Odor
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None |
pH
|
8.1 |
Boiling
Point/Boiling Range |
Sublimes |
Decomposition Temperature |
NA |
Flash Point
& Method Used |
Will not
burn
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Auto
Ignition Temperature |
NA |
Explosion
Properties |
May release
ammonia and cyanamide if involved in high tempterature |
Vapor
pressure |
Not volatile |
Vapor
density |
- |
Density |
1.573 g/cm3
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Solubility |
100¢J
5.8gm/100gm H2O |
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10. Stability and Reactivity |
Stability |
Stable
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Possible
Hazardous Reactions Occurring under Specific Conditions |
-
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Conditions
to Avoid |
-
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Materials to
Avoid |
Avoid
contact with strong acid and strong oxidizing materials
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Hazardous
Decomposition Products |
-
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11. Toxicological Information |
Acute
toxicity |
Oral
LD50 (rat) 3.16 g/Kg |
Local
effects |
No
information found |
Sensitization |
The
material was not skin sensitization by test of guinea
pigs |
Chronic
Toxicity or Long Term Toxicity |
No
information available |
Specific
effects |
No
information available |
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12. Ecological Information |
Possible
Environmental Effects, Behavior and Fate |
No
information found |
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13. Disposal Considerations |
Recommended
Methods for Safe and Environmentally Preferred Disposal |
To be
disposed of as unflammable waste |
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14. Transport Information |
International regulations |
- |
UN
classification number |
-
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Specific
Precautionary Transport Measures and Conditions
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-
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15. Regulatory Information |
Applicable
Regulations |
No
information available |
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16. Other Information |
NFPA Ratings |
No
information available |
Label Hazard
Warning |
No
information available |
Literature
References |
No
information available |
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