Acetonitrile

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

Revision date : 2020-09-25

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GHS02 GHS07
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

75-05-8

Name of the chemical

Acetonitrile

Concentration

99-100%

Listed in

EC/CAS

107-13-1

Name of the chemical

Acrylonitrile

Concentration

<0.1%

General Information

Version

1.4

Revision date

2020-09-25

Product name

Acetonitrile

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Not determined

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07

Company Information

company name

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

info@avantormaterials.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H319, H332

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. 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]. 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. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged classified (HNOC) even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - gas) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation

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