Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Product name
Acetonitrile
Product Synonyms
ACN, Cyanomethane, Ethanenitrile, Ethyl Nitrile, Methyl Cyanide, Methanecarbonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use only. It is not recommended for drug, food or household use
Emergency telephone
(CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
1000 Tedia Way
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tedia@tedia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H312, H319, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 2 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Dermal: GHS Category 4 Eye Irritation: GHS Category 2A
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H312 – Harmful in contact with skin. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H332 – Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 – Keep container tightly closed. P241 – Use explosion proof electrical/ventilation/lighting/equipment. P243 – Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P270 – Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician 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+P312 - IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P403 – Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 – Dispose of contents/container at an approved waste disposal plant. Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or swallowed. Affects the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, liver, and kidneys. May cause irritation to the eyes, skin, or respiratory tract. May metabolize to cyanide in the body. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, eyes.
HMIS® ratings
Health – 2* Flammability – 3 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.
