Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-52-5
Name of the chemical
Nitromethane
Concentration
>= 80 - <= 100
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2024-10-29
Product name
Nitromethane [for Spectrophotometry]
CAS No.
75-52-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent
supplier name
TCI America
Emergency telephone
+1-800-4238616, +1-503-2831681, +1-888-5201075, +1-503-2831987, +1-503-2867624, +1-800-4249300, +1-703-5273887
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H319, H335, H351, H370, H371, H373, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Eye irritation : Category 4 : Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 (Liver) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2 (Kidney, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 2 (Liver, Blood, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Kidney) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 3 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (Liver). H371 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Central nervous sys- tem). H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Blood, Respiratory sys- tem, Nervous system, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated expo- sure. H412 Harmful 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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 to extinguish.
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.
Other hazards
None known
