Acetonitrile

Life Technologies Australia Pty Limited

Revision date : 2026-05-16

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GHS02 GHS07
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

75-05-8

Name of the chemical

Acetonitrile

Concentration

>99-<=100

Listed in

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

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 M004 M008 M009 M010 M011 M017 M026 M059

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

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