General Information
Revision date
2012-04-09
Product name
Acetonitrile
Product Synonyms
+ cyanomethane: Methytcyanide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the instruction 800.424.9300 booklet for proper and OUTSIDE US
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Manufacturer Name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state + Liquid, [COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SWEET, ETHER-LIKE ODOR [NOTE:FORMS CYANIDE IN THE BODY] Color Colorless. Odor Characteristic, Aromatic,
Signal word
WARNING!
Hazard statements
+ FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN, CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE,
Precautionary statements
— Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingast. Use only with adequate ventilation, Do not eal, drink or smoke when using this product, Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame, Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. OSHAIHCS status This material is considered hazardous by the
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation, Irritating to respiratory system, Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. 4/9/2012. vn Lie Seierve Reseate” ——O Bus 177 Rocklerd IL (@° 619080747 wee ermacorn Pierce Siotechno ogy Ing 3747 A Mer cian Read aes (2°51 968-7316 Fax Acetonitrile Ingestion » Harmful if swallowed. Skin : Toxic in contact with skin, Irritating to skin.
Potential chronic health
effects Eyes . Intitating to eyes. + Can cause target organ damage. Carcinogenicity ‘ No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Teratogenicily No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects ‘ No known significant effects or critical hazards, Target organs » May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS), Over-exposure siqnsisymptomns Inhalation . Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion » No specific data, Skin | Adverse symptoms may include the following: infitation redness Eyes » Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness Medical conditions . Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated hy over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this producl. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11}