Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2017-08-16
Product name
ACETONITRILE
Product Synonyms
C2-H3-N, CH3-CN, Hewlett-Packard PTH Analysis Solvent C, Hewlett-Packard Protein Sequencing Reagent L1, RCRA Waste No. U003, cyanomethane, ethanenitrile, ethyl nitrile, methane carbonitrile, methyl cyanide
Chemical name
acetonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in the manufacture of Vitamin B, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, synthetic fibres and other chemicals including acetophenone and acetamidine. As a solvent to remove tars, phenols, and colouring matter from petroleum hydrocarbons not soluble in acetonitrile. Extracting fatty acids from fish liver oils and animal and vegetable oils. Can be used to recrystallise steroids
Emergency telephone
07 3009 4188
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Strategy Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@bio-strategy.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H312, H319, H332, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Flammable Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Eye Irritation [1] Category 2A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B* *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.* AUH032 Contact with acid liberates very toxic gas *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water spray/fog for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
