Cyanamide
[CAS# 420-04-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Cyanide/nitrile
• Name: Cyanamide
• Synonyms: Carbodiimide; Hydrogen cyanamide
• Molecular Formula: CH₂N₂
• Molecular Weight: 42.04
• CAS Registry Number: 420-04-2 (65931-45-5)
• EC Number: 206-992-3

Properties

• Melting point: 45 °C
• Boiling point: 260 °C
• Flash point: 141 °C
• Water solubility: 775 g/L

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS06;GHS05 Danger
• Risk Statements: H351-H361fd-H311-H301-H373
• Safety Statements: S22;S3;S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361fd
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361fd

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