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General Information
Revision date
2026-05-16
Product name
Acetonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents This product contains one or more substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list Verify requirements related to using, handling, and storing these substances
Manufacturer Name
Life Technologies Australia Pty Limited
Emergency telephone
+(61)-290372994
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Australia Pty Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Label elements Flame Exclamation mark
Signal word
DANGER Hazard statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/.? Precautionary Statements - Response Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) 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 ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No information available.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation