Acrylonitrile

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301+H311+H331, H315, H317, H318, H335, H350, H411

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 2 aquatic hazard

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard Other hazards