Acetonitrile
acetonitril (german, dutch); acetonitrile ; cyanomethane; cyanure de methyl (french);
ethanenitrile; ethyl nitrile; methanecarbonitrile; methane, cyano-; methyl cyanide; nci-
c60822; usaf ek-488
001102
Other non specified industry: SOLVENT IN HYDROCARBON EXTRACTION PROCESSES,
ESPECIALLY FOR BUTADIENE; SPECIALTY SOLVENT; INTERMEDIATE; CATALYST;
SEPARATION OF FATTY ACIDS FROM VEGETABLE OILS; MANUFACTURE OF
SYNTHETIC PHARMACEUTICALS.
5/31/2006.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name
Supplier
Synonym
Material uses
In case of emergency
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
Acetonitrile
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AIRGAS INC., on behalf of its subsidiaries
259 North Radnor-Chester Road
Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087-5283
1-610-687-5253
1-866-734-3438
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Date of
Preparation/Revision
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Emergency overview
Section 2. Hazards identification
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Harmful by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes.
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to skin.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Physical state
Liquid. (COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SWEET, ETHER-LIKE ODOR [NOTE:FORMS
CYANIDE IN THE BODY])
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Danger!
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER,
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation.
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CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Potential chronic health
effects
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acetonitrile
75-05-8
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ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2005). Skin
Notes: Refers to Appendix A --
Carcinogens. 2002 Adoption.
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 12/200