General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Benzonitrile
Product Synonyms
BN
CAS No.
100-47-0
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302+H312, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Clear bitter almonds Emergency Overview Toxic if inhaled. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H331 - Toxic if inhaled H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
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 P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
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 physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
