N-vinylformamide

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

Remove contaminated clothing. If danger of loss of consciousness, place patient in recovery position

and transport accordingly. Apply artificial respiration if necessary. First aid personnel should pay

attention to their own safety.

If inhaled:

Immediately administer a corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler. Keep patient calm,

remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

On skin contact:

Immediately wash thoroughly with plenty of water, apply sterile dressings, consult a skin specialist.

On contact with eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open,

consult an eye specialist.

On ingestion:

Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific

antidote.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, foam, dry powder

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Risk of violent self-polymerization if overheated in a container.

Advice for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

Further information:

Fight fire from maximum distance. Cool endangered containers with water-spray. Evacuate area of

all unnecessary personnel. In case of a fire in the vicinity evacuate all personnel in a greater area if

the temperature in the storage container reaches 75°C.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.

Environmental precautions

Do not discharge into waterways or sewer systems without proper authorization.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For large amounts: Pump off product.

For residues: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance

with regulations.

.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Ensure thorough ventilation

of stores and work areas. The substance/ product may be handled only by appropriately trained

personnel.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Ground all transfer equipment properly to

prevent electrostatic discharge. Containers should be grounded against electrostatic charge.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from alkalies and alkalizing substances. Segregate from strong acids.

Further information on storage conditions: Protect against moisture.

Prior to storage ensure that the transfer equipment used and the intended storage containers do not

contain other substances/products. Before transfer to stock the identity of the product must be

proved to be without doubt. The entrance to storage rooms is to be granted only to appropriately

trained personnel.

Risk of polymerization.

Protect against heat. Protect from direct sunlight. Protect contents from the effects of light. Avoid UV-light and other radiation with high energy. Protect against contamination.

All storage containers should at least be equipped with two high temperature alert devices.

Even if the product is stored and handled as prescribed/indicated it should be used up within the

indicated duration of storage.

Storage stability:

Storage temperature: <= 2 °C

Storage duration: 6 Months

Keep container tightly closed and dry.

The stated storage temperature should be noted.

Avoid prolonged storage.

This product should be processed as soon as possible.

The product is stabilized, the shelf life should be noted.

Do not store with less than 10 % headspace above liquid.

Storage stability is based upon ambient temperatures and conditions described.

Shelf life is limited.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN3532

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POLYMERIZING SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, STABILIZED, N.O.S. (contains N-VINYLFORMAMIDE)

Chemical name:

N-VINYLFORMAMID

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Special provisions:

Special precautions for user: Tunnel code: D
Protect from heat

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN3532

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport in inland waterway vessel
Not evaluated

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN3532

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

POLYMERIZING SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, STABILIZED, N.O.S. (contains N-VINYLFORMAMIDE)

Chemical name:

N-Vinylformamide

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Special precautions for user: Protect from heat

Shipping

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Breathing protection if gases/vapours are formed. Suitable respiratory protection for lower

concentrations or short-term effect: Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point

>65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A)

Hand protection:

Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6,

corresponding > 480 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374):

butyl rubber (butyl) - 0.7 mm coating thickness

chloroprene rubber (CR) - 0.5 mm coating thickness

Suitable materials short-term contact and/or splashes (recommended: At least protective index 2,

corresponding > 30 minutes of permeation time according to EN 374)

nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness

Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Body protection:

Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting

boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case

of dust).

General safety and hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with eyes.

Avoid inhalation of dusts/mists/vapours.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Formation of flammable gases:

Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.

Chemical stability

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

The product is stabilized against spontaneous polymerization prior to despatch.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Risk of spontaneous and violent self-polymerization if inhibitor is lost or product is exposed to

excessive heat. Risk of spontaneous polymerization when heated or in the presence of UV radiation.

Polymerization coupled with heat formation. Polymerization produces gases which may burst closed

or confined containers. Reactions may cause ignition.

Hazardous reactions in presence of mentioned substances to avoid. Risk of spontaneous

polymerization in the presence of strong acids, bases and peroxides. Risk of spontaneous

polymerization in the presence of starters for radical chain reactions (e.g. peroxides).

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Conditions to avoid

For containers with a filling volume above 3 m³:

Temperature: > 5 °C

Avoid heat. Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid excessive temperatures.

For containers with a filling volume ≤ 1 m³:

Temperature: > 25 °C

Avoid heat. Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid excessive temperatures.

Incompatible materials

Substances to avoid:

acid forming substances, acids, bases, radical formers, free radical initiators, peroxides, perborates,

strong oxidizing agents, azides, ether, mercaptans, amine compounds

Hazardous decomposition products

acetaldehyde, formamide

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Must be sent to a suitable incineration plant, observing local regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for

recycling after being thoroughly cleaned