Acetonitrile

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H300, H311, H319, H331, H423, H431

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 3.1B - Flammable liquids: high hazard 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.1B - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Dermal) 9.3A - Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates 9.2D - Substances that are slightly harmful the soil environment Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001071

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H300 - Fatal if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H431 - Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates H423 - Harmful to the soil environment

Precautionary statements

P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

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