Acetonitrile

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302+H332, H319, H370

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colourless Odor sweet ether-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Central nervous system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H370 Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

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. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Central nervous system GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements