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General Information
Version
1.3
Revision date
2015-03-25
Product name
Acetonitrile
CAS No.
75-05-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Solvent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-613-996-6666
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Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H370, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color colourless Odor sweet ether-like Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids, Category 2 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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance : 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
