Acetonitrile

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H319, H332

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only nonsparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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 or doctor/physician 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.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged 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