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General Information
Revision date
2005-02-28
Product name
Methacrylonitrile
Product Synonyms
2-Propenenitrile, 2-Methyl- (9 CI)
Chemical name
Methacrylonitrile
CAS No.
126-98-7
supplier name
TCI America
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Highly toxic if ingested or inhaled. Avoid prolonged contact with this material. Overexposure may result in serious illness or death. Skin contact may result in sensitization. Always cover all exposed skin with an impermeable layer and use proper eye protection. A OSHA/MSHA approved dust and vapor respirator is required when working with this material. Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Readily absorbed through skin. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Rat TCLo (inhalation) 100ppm/6Hours, female, 6-20Days of pregnancy. Toxic Effects: Effects on Embryo or Fetus- Fetotoxicity. Rat TDLo (oral) 350mg/kg, female, 1-7Days of pregnancy. Toxicity Effects: Maternal Effects- Other effects. Effects on Fertility- Litter size. Rat TDLo (oral) 150mg/kg, female, 10Days of pregnancy. Toxic Effects: Effects on Embryo or Fetus- Other effects to embryo. Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. Section IV.
