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General Information
Revision date
2019-07-04
Product name
Acetonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use
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Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid - Category 2; Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 4; Acute toxicity (Dermal) - Category 4; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4; Eye irritation - Category 2A
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use appropriate foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder to extinguish. Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Disposal: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
May be a health and fire hazard in a confined space.
