Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2019-09-27
Product name
ACETONITRILE
Product Synonyms
Hewlett-Packard Protein Sequencing Reagent L1; RCRA Waste No. U003
Chemical name
acetonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
REACH No
01-2119471307-38-XXXX,
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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 Reagent
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Company Information
company name
Covidien (Tyco Healthcare)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
CustomerService@Covidien.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H312, H319, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Considered a hazardous substance according to Reg. (EC) No 1272/2008 and its amendments. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 3 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Classification according to H225 - Flammable Liquid Category 2, H332 - Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, H319 - Eye Irritation Category 2, H302 - Acute Toxicity (Oral) regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Category 4, H312 - Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 [CLP] [2] *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable CLP classification (additional) Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
Response
P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or fine spray/water fog to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.3 Other hazards
Acetonitrile Listed in the Europe Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 - Annex XVII (Restrictions may apply)
