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General Information
Revision date
2014-03-28
Product name
Acetonitrile
Product Synonyms
cyanomethane; Methylcyanide
CAS No.
75-05-8
supplier name
AIRGAS INC
Emergency telephone
1-866-734-3438
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Company Information
company name
AIRGAS INC
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. [COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SWEET, ETHER-LIKE ODOR [NOTE:FORMS CYANIDE IN THE BODY]] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Flammable liquid. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Harmful by inhalation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
effects Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)
