Methylamine, anhydrous

  • Monomethylamine
  • Methanamine
  • Aminomethane
Formula CH3NH2
Structure
Description A colorless gas or a liquid. Pungent fishy odor resembling odor of ammonia.
Uses Used in organic synthesis, tanning.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS 74-89-5
EC (EINECS/ELINCS) 200-820-0
EC Index Number 612-001-01-6
EC Class Extremely flammable; Harmful; Corrosive
EC Risk Phrase R 12 20/22 34
EC Safety Phrase S 3 16 26 29 36/37/39 45
RTECS PF6300000
RTECS class Mutagen; Primary Irritant
UN (DOT) 1061
Merck 12,6095
Beilstein/Gmelin 741851
Beilstein Reference 4-11-00-00122
Swiss Giftliste 1 G-2423
Canada DSL/NDSL DSL
US TSCA Listed
Austrailia AICS Listed
New Zealand Listed
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed
Korea ECL Listed

Odor Threshold Odor threshold 10 ppm
Properties.
Formula CH5N
Formula mass 31.06
Melting point, °C -92.5
Boiling point, °C 48
Vapor pressure, mmHg 2650 (25 C)
Vapor density (air=1) 1.1
Critical temperature 157
Critical pressure 73.6
Density 0.70 g/cm3
Solubility in water Soluble
Viscosity 0.236 cp (0 C)
Surface tension 19.19 g/s2 at 25 C
Refractive index 1.37 (25 C)
pKa/pKb 3.34 (pKb)
Partition coefficient, pKow -0.57
Heat of fusion 6.1 kJ/mol
Heat of vaporization 23.4 kJ/mol
Heat of combustion -1086 kJ/mol

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Outdoor or detached preferred. Insure against accidental contact with mercury. Keep well closed.
Handling Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. All five-gallon pails and larger metal containers, including tank cars and tank trucks, should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred.
Protection Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Small spills/leaks Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Vapor knockdown water is corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. Neutralize with sodium bisulfate (NaHSO4). Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. Use surface active agent (e.g. detergent, soaps, alcohols), if approved by epa. Inject universal gelling agent to solidify encircled spill and increase effectiveness of booms.
Stability Stable, liquid solutions are flammable. Vapor forms explosive mixtures with air. Contact with mercury can produce explosive reaction.
Incompatibilities Incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides.
Decomposition When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides.

Fire.
Flash Point,°C -58
Autoignition, °C 430
Upper exp. limit, % 20.7
Lower exp. limit, % 4.9
Fire fighting Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.
Fire potential FLAMMABLE.
Hazards POISONOUS GASES MAY BE PRODUCED IN FIRE. Containers may explode in fire. Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor may explode if ignited in an enclosed area. Toxic nitrogen oxides may be formed. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Combustion products Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
NFPA Health 3
  Flammability 4  
  Reactivity 0  

Health.
Poison_Class 2
Exposure effects
   Ingestion Burns of the esophagus and less commonly the stomach may occur after caustic ingestion; the absence of oral mucosal injury does not reliably exclude esophageal burns. Patients with stridor, drooling or vomiting are more likely to have esophageal burns.
   Inhalation Stridor, dyspnea, upper airway injury, and pulmonary edema, especially following inhalation of vaporized caustics, may occur.
   Skin Severe skin irritation and/or burns may occur.
   Eyes See Skin.

First aid
 
   Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Corrosive chemicals will destroy the membranes of the mouth, throat, and esophagus and volatile chemicals have a high risk of being aspirated into the victim's lungs during vomiting. Thus, the risk of increasing the medical problems by inducing vomiting of a volatile corrosive chemical is very high. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.
   Inhalation IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.
   Skin IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas.
   Eyes First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Transport.
UN number 1061
Response guide 118
Hazard class 2.1
USCG CHRIS Code MSZ  
USCG Compatatibility Group 7 Aliphatic amines
Std. Transport # 4907840  
IMO Pollution Category (C MSZ)
IMO Hazard code (S/P MSZ)