Acetonitrile

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless Odor : sweet ether-like

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 2 or mixture Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, Central nervous system, Respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Central nervous system, Respiratory system, Kidney, Blood, Liver

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state & federal regulations. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.