Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-52-5
Name of the chemical
Nitromethane
Concentration
98-100
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2013-09-17
Product name
Kinepak Liquid
Emergency telephone
1-877-561-3636, 1-800-424-9300, 1-800-800-3855, 1-877- 561-3636
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Canada
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.na@orica.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H331, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS-US) Classification of the Substance or Mixture Classification (GHS-US) Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation:gas) H331 Carc. 1B H350
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks - No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing mist, spray, vapors, gas. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P301+P312 - If swallowed, call a doctor if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment (see Section 4). P330 - If swallowed, rinse mouth. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinction. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container according to local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.
Other hazards
Ingestion may cause methemoglobinemia. Initial manifestation of methemoglobinemia is cyanosis, characterized by navy lips, tongue and mucous membranes, with skin color being slate grey. Further manifestation is characterized by headache, weakness, dyspnea, dizziness, stupor, respiratory distress and death due to anoxia. If ingested, nitrates may be reduced to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisoning include methemoglobinemia, nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, hypotension, fainting and, possibly shock.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US) Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation:gas) H331 Carc. 1B H350