International Chemical Safety Cards

UREA ICSC: 0595
UREA
Carbamide
Carbonyldiamide
NH2CONH2 / CH4N2O
Molecular mass: 60.1
CAS # 57-13-6
RTECS # YR6250000
ICSC # 0595
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.
    		Local exhaust.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety spectacles,
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Convulsions. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
    		Separated from incompatible materials, (see chemical dangers).

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    ICSC: 0595 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     WHITE CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating above melting point producing toxic gases. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, nitrites, inorganic chlorides, chlorites and perchlorates causing fire and explosion hazard.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV not established.


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20░C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly if powdered.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: 132.7-135░C
    Density: 1.32
    		 Solubility in water: miscible
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.00 to -1.54
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0595 UREA
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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