Acetonitrile

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview: Appearance: Color: Colorless Form : Liquid Odor: Ether-like odor

Signal word

DANGER!

Potential health effects

General Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause cyanosis. May cause respiratory irritation. In high concentrations, vapors are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause cyanosis. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause redness, itching, irritation and eczema/chapping. Eye: Causes eye irritation. High vapor concentrations may cause irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause cyanosis. Irritating. May cause nausea, stomach pain and vomiting.

Potential chronic health

May cause central nervous system effects. May cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Cyanosis may result from overexposure to vapor or skin exposure. Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. Signs and Symptoms: Persons with pre-existing respiratory tract, skin, lung (such as asthma), and kidney disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin and/or eye contact., Inhalation, Ingestion Target Organs: Blood, Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system OSHA Regulatory Status This product is hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200.

Environmental hazards

The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.