Cyanamide is an instable substance that can react with itself or other reactants releasing potentially dangerous exothermal heat. Dimerization of Cyanamide in alkaline environment gives dicyandiamide, while addition of water in acidic media leads to urea. To prevent from these degradation reactions, a buffering stabilizer is added to all Cyanamide products. This stabilizer ensures a maximum quality lifetime and safe transport and storage. Cyanamide is stable in the pH range from 4 to 6 with optimum stability at pH 4.0 to 4.5. Avoid all contact with alkaline or acidic compounds as long it is not the anticipated reaction under controlled conditions. Uncontrolled heat-up of solid Cyanamide F1000 can lead to amaximum decomposition temperature of more than 500  °C, with release of toxic gases and potentially severe damages.