Acetonitrile

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.