Acetonitrile

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State and Liquid. (Colorless.) Appearance Emergency Overview DANGER! POISON! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. BREATHING HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CYANIDE POISONING. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes No known acute effects of this product resulting from eye contact. Skin Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). BREATHING HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE CYANIDE POISONING. In most cases, cyanide poisoning causes a deceptively healthy pink to red skin color. However, if a physical injury or lack of oxygen is involved, the skin may be bluish. Reddening of the eyes and pupil dilation are symptoms of cyanide poisoning. Cyanosis (blue discoloration of the skin) tends to be associated with severe cyanide poisonings. Ingestion Hazardous in case of ingestion.

Potential chronic health

Effects Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.

Additional information

See Toxicological Information (section 11)

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. Overexposure