General Information
Revision date
2024-03-26
Product name
Trimethylsilyl cyanide
Product Synonyms
Trimethylsilylcarbonitrile; TMSCN; Cyanotrimethylsilane
CAS No.
7677-24-9
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, 001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Reacts violently with water In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled
Prevention
Do not allow contact with water Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 1 (based on evolved HCN gas) Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled
