ACETONITRILE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H300, H311, H319, H331, H423, H431

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes Classification [2] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3, Acute Vertebrate Hazard Category 1, Eye Irritation Category 2, Acute Terrestrial Hazard Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Legend: Gazetted by EPA New Zealand Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H431 Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H423 Harmful to the soil environment H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Supplemental label elements

Not Applicable

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P330 Rinse mouth. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or fine spray/water fog to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

[2] Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3, Acute Vertebrate Hazard Category 1, Eye Irritation Category 2, Acute Terrestrial Hazard Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No Legend: 1272/2008 - Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New 3.1B, 6.1B (oral), 6.1C (dermal), 6.1C (inhalation), 6.4A, 9.2D, 9.3A Zealand