Description Catalogue Number 109684 Synonyms Formic acid amide, Methane amide Description Formamide Overview EMSURE® grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE® provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE® range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards. Product Information CAS number 75-12-7 EC index number 616-052-00-8 EC number 200-842-0 Hill Formula CH₃NO Chemical formula HCONH₂ Molar Mass 45.04 g/mol HS Code 2924 19 00 Structure formula Image Applications Application Formamide for analysis EMSURE®. CAS 75-12-7, EC Number 200-842-0, chemical formula HCONH₂. Physicochemical Information Boiling point 210 °C (1013 hPa) Density 1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C) Explosion limit 2.7 - 19.0 %(V) Flash point 175 °C Ignition temperature 500 °C Melting Point 2 °C pH value 8 - 10 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) Vapor pressure 0.08 hPa (20 °C) Toxicological Information LD 50 oral LD50 Rat 5325 mg/kg LD 50 dermal LD50 Rabbit 17000 mg/kg Safety Information according to GHS Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Statement(s) H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Precautionary Statement(s) P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. Storage class 6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects WGK WGK 1 slightly water endangering Disposal 9 Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535). Safety Information Hazard Symbols Harmful Toxic Categories of danger toxic for reproduction R Phrase R 61-48/20/21/22-40 May cause harm to the unborn child.Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. S Phrase S 3/9/49-23-24/25-36/37/39-45-53-60 Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place.Do not breathe vapour.Avoid contact with skin and eyes.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Storage and Shipping Information Storage Store at +2°C to +25°C. Specifications Assay (N; Kjeldahl) ≥ 99.2 % Identity (IR) passes test Appearance Clear, colorless liquid. Colour (APHA) ≤ 10 APHA Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C) 1.132 - 1.135 Solidification point 2.0 - 3.0 °C Boiling point (2 kPa) about 103 Chloride (Cl) ≤ 1 ppm Cd (Cadmium) ≤ 1 ppm Cu (Copper) ≤ 1 ppm Fe (Iron) ≤ 1 ppm Pb (Lead) ≤ 1 ppm Zn (Zinc) ≤ 1 ppm Formic acid ≤ 0.02 % Ammonium Formate ≤ 0.1 % Sulfated ash (600 °C) ≤ 0.005 % Water (according to Karl Fischer) ≤ 0.1 %