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Reactivity Documentation

Carbamates

mixed with

Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Summary

Details

Carbamates is a reactive group.

Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)

Carbamates mixed with
Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Hazard Predictions

Although no specific instances of incompatibilities between carbamates and nitrates were found, carbamates are known to be incompatible with other strong oxidizing agents (Personal communication with chemical industry experts). Therefore the possibility of gas generation by reduction may produce gases. In this case caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility. The generation of gases may be rather slow, however confinement may lead to dangerous conditions.

In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with redox active cations are more reactive with organic materials and reducing agents at ambient conditions. Redox active cations are transition metals and the metals in group 3a, 4a, and 5a of the periodic table and also include the ammonium cation NH4+. In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with non-redox active cations (also called spectator cations) are less reactive at ambient conditions. These include the alkali metals and alkaline earth salts. Caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility.