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Benzonitrile

CAS 100-47-0
EC 202-855-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Benzonitrile
Product Code
L03221

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
100-47-0 Check regulations →
EC Number
202-855-7 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

800-343-0660

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

(800) 343-0660

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

(866) 928-0789

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H312
Flam. Liq. Cat. 4 H227

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H227 Combustible liquid.
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Benzonitrile EC: 202-855-7 100-47-0 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Seek medical treatment.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek immediate medical advice.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Specific hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen cyanide (HCN), Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Cleanup methods

Absorb with liquid-binding material

Materials: sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep container tightly sealed. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Fire prevention

Keep ignition sources away.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Hands

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. Material of gloves: Butyl rubber, BR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes): Not determined.

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Use a respirator with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Density
1.007 g/cm³ (8.403 lbs/gal)
Melting Point
-13 °C (9 °F)
Odor
Not determined
Physical State
Liquid
Properties Status
---
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Vapor Pressure
0.72 hPa (1 mm Hg)
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Softening Point
---
Voc Content
---
Lower Explosive Limit
1.4 Vol %
Solubility In Fat
---
Colour
Colorless to pale yellow
Metal Corrosion
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
550 °C (1022 °F)
Physical State Data
liquid
Upper Explosive Limit
7.2 Vol %
Solidification Point
---
Molecular Weight
---
Odor Threshold
Not determined
Colour Intensity
---
Flammability
Not determined.
Form
Liquid
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
71 °C (160 °F)
Boiling Point
191-193 °C (376-379 °F)
Ph
Not determined
Solubility In Water
10 g/l
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Bulk Density
---
Explosive Limits
---
Crystallisation Point
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Cloud Point
---
Appearance
Liquid
Relative Density
Not determined.
Freezing Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No information known.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible

Acids, Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrogen oxides

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN2224
Shipping Name
Benzonitrile
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
IMDG

Warning: Toxic substances

IATA

Warning: Toxic substances

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Benzonitrile?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Benzonitrile?

Benzonitrile is a liquid appearing as liquid with colorless to pale yellow color. It has not determined odor.

What is Benzonitrile used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Benzonitrile?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H227: Combustible liquid.
  • H302 + H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.

What is the melting point of Benzonitrile?

The melting point is -13 °C (9 °F) and the boiling point is 191-193 °C (376-379 °F).