International Chemical Safety Cards
MELAMINE
2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine
Cyanurotriamide
C3H6N6
Molecular mass: 126.1
CAS # 108-78-1
RTECS # OS0700000
ICSC # 1154
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TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS |
PREVENTION |
FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Combustible under specific conditions.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a
fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder,
water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Finely dispersed particles form
explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system,
dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT
DISPERSION OF DUST!
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| INHALATION |
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Ventilation (not if powder). Avoid
inhalation of fine dust and mist.
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Fresh air, rest.
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| SKIN |
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
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| EYES |
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Safety
spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| INGESTION |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during
work.
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Rinse mouth.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL |
STORAGE |
PACKAGING & LABELLING |
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate,
moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to
safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful
particles).
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| SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK |
| ICSC: 1154 |
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:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE
CRYSTALS.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with
air.
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or
on burning producing toxic and irritating
fumes including hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, and ammonia.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can
be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the kidneys.
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
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Melting point: <250°c
Relative
density (water = 1): 1.6
Solubility in water: poor
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 315°C: 6.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.3
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C |
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ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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| N O T E S |
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Cymel, Teoharn, Theoharn, Virset
656-4 are trade names.
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| ICSC: 1154 |
MELAMINE |
| © IPCS, CEC, 1993 |
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| IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: |
Neither the CEC or the IPCS nor
any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all
cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify
compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. |
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