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Date of Issue : Apr 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : UREA Other Names : CARBONYL DIAMIDE; CARBAMIDE; AQUADRATE UREAPHIL; UREOPHIL; CARBAMIMIDIC ACID; ISOUREA UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Fertiliser, because of easily available high nitrogen content. In animal feeds. Is reacted with aldehydes to make resins and plastics. Is condensed with malonic ester to form barbituric acid. Used extensively in the paper industry to soften cellulose. Im ammoniated dentrifrices.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White prills, granules pellets or powder. Slightly ammoniacal odour. Formula : CO(NH2)2 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 133.0 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.34 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 9.5 ( @ 10 aqu soln) Solubility in water : Solu g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Decompostion point (deg C) : 133 Solubility : Very soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ammonia and benzene. Slightly soluble in ether. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Eye
May be an eye irritant. Skin
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may result in mild irritation Inhaled
Inhalation of dust in high concentrations may result in respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this safety data sheet and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rince mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
Eye
Irrigate with copious quantities of water for 15 minutes. In all cases of eye contimination, it is a precaution to seek medical advice.
Skin
Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If irritation occurs seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 : 8471 mg/kg (rat)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational health & Safety commission (Worksafe ).
3.2 Engineering Controls
Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. Use in well ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use.
3.3 Personal Protection
Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact. Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts, If dusts exists, wear dust respirator meeting the requirements of AS?NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable under conditions for use. Keep away from sources of ignition. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the n Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road Rail. Store in a cool and well ventilated area. Store away from oxidising agents, nitites and hypochlorites. Avoid appreciable temperature fluctuations. High stacking should be avoided as pressure tends to promote caking. Store away from fungicides and herbicides.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name UREA Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus.
Cover with damp absorbent (inert material, sand or soil). Sweep up, but avoid generating dust. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal.
Disposal
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
May react violently with oxidising agents and sodium nitrate, can react with hypochlorites to form explosive nitrogen trichloride.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray for decomposing mass. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Avoid contaminating waterways.
5.1 Contact Points
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