Acetonitrile

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H312, H319, H332

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surface. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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 INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Fire: In case of fire, use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Disposal

Dispose of contents in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2