Acetonitrile

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. BREATHING HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CYANIDE POISONING. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. [Colorless.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. May cause respiratory irritation. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Skin : Toxic in contact with skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)