Acrylonitrile (stabilized with MEHQ)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 3] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 2] Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 2] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 2] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Sensitization - Skin [Category 1] Germ Cell Mutagenicity [Category 2] Carcinogenicity [Category 1B] Toxic to Reproduction [Category 2] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1] Flammable Liquids [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 2] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 2]

Signal word

Danger!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Toxic to aquatic life Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to: Liver Nervous System May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Liver Blood System Respiratory System Nervous System Kidney Testis

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Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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 or doctor. If exposed Call a poison center or doctor. In case of fire Use dry chemical, dry sand or foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

May cause polymerization. Vesicant [HNOC]