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Acetone cyanohydrin

DANGER liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Acetone cyanohydrin
Product Code
A10000

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Acetone cyanohydrin is a clear, liquid substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 4 H227
Acute Tox. Category 2 H300
Acute Tox. Category 2 H330
Acute Tox. Category 1 H310
Aquatic Acute Category 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Category 1 H410

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS06 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Acute toxicity hazard - Poisonous materials that can cause death or serious harm

GHS06

GHS09 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Environmental hazard - Materials toxic to aquatic life and environment

GHS09

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H227: Combustible liquid.
  • H300: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
  • P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • P284: Wear respiratory protection.
  • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
  • IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
  • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
  • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P391: Collect spillage.
  • P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Sigma-Aldrich

manufacturer

📍

3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA

🌍

US

📞

+1 800-325-5832

📠

+1 800-325-5052

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

CHEMTREC

📞

+1-703-527-3887

🌍

US

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
2-Cyanopropan-2-ol N/A 90-100% ⚠️ Hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.

👁️ Eye Contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

🧹 Cleanup Methods

Collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing.

Cleanup Materials:

Place in container for disposal according to local regulations.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
liquid
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
clear, liquid
🎨 Colour
light yellow
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
clear, liquid
👃 Odor
No data available
📊 Odor Threshold
No data available
🧪 Ph
No data available
🧊 Melting Point
-19 ℃ (-2 ºF)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
82 °℃ (180 ºF) at 31 hPa (23 mmHg)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
75 °℃ (167 ºF) - closed cup
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
No data available
💨 Vapor Pressure
No data available
📊 Vapor Density
No data available
📊 Relative Density
0.932 g/cm3 at 25 ℃ (77 ºF)
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
Not available
🔥 Flammability
No data available
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
11 %(V)
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
2.25 %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
📊 Decomposition Temperature
No data available
💧 Solubility
No data available
📊 Partition Coefficient
No data available
📊 Solubility In Water
No data available
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

• Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

• Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

• Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

• Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

🧤 Hand Protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Full contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm Break through time: 35 min Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

👁️ Eye Protection

Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

😷 Respiratory Protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity to fish and other aquatic invertebrates

Toxicity to fish LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 0.22 mg/l - 96.0 h Toxicity to daphnia and EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0.13 mg/l - 48 h

🌱 Biodegradability

Biotic/Aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 80 % - Readily biodegradable.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

🌱 Mobility in soil

No data available

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

🌱 Other adverse effects

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

This combustible material may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

1541

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Acetone cyanohydrin, stabilized

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1

📋 Packing Group

I

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Acetone cyanohydrin?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Acetone cyanohydrin?

Acetone cyanohydrin is a liquid appearing as clear, liquid with light yellow color. It has no data available odor.

What is the solubility of Acetone cyanohydrin?

No data available

What is Acetone cyanohydrin used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Acetone cyanohydrin?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H227: Combustible liquid. H300: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Acetone cyanohydrin?

The melting point is -19 ℃ (-2 ºF) and the boiling point is 82 °℃ (180 ºF) at 31 hPa (23 mmHg).