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General Information
Revision date
2022-11-18
Product name
Acetonitrile
Product Synonyms
AN; Methyl cyanide; Ethanenitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product contains one or more substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list Verify requirements related to using, handling and storing these substances. This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice
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Company Information
Company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
E-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302+H312+H332, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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 P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 to extinguish P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
