Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
140-29-4
Name of the chemical
Benzyl cyanide, when used as a fragrance ingredient
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2020-12-11
Product name
Benzyl cyanide
CAS No.
140-29-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow aromatic Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H330 - Fatal if inhaled H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P330 - Rinse mouth P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
