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Acetonitrile EMPLURA®

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetonitrile EMPLURA®
Product Code
115500
Synonyms
ACN

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis, Chemical production

Manufacturers & Suppliers

E

EMD Millipore Corporation

manufacturer

290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA 01821, United States of America

+1-978-715-4321

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC (USA)

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC (International)

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H312
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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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
acetonitrile 75-05-8 90 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. If breathing stops: mouth-to-mouth breathing or artificial respiration. Oxygen if necessary. Immediately call in physician.

Skin contact

After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Immediate Medical Attention

No information available.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam, Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures. Pay attention to flashback. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapors possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not empty into drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapors/aerosols. Observe label precautions.

Storage

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store at +15°C to +25°C (+59°F to +77°F).

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment.

Hands

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when vapors/aerosols are generated. Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Skin/Body

Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be inquired at the respective supplier. Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
ether-like
Odor Threshold
39.8 ppm
Ph
No information available.
Melting Point
-45.7 C
Boiling Point
178.9 F ( 81.6 C) at 1,013 hPa
Flash Point
36 F ( 2 C) Method: c.c.
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No information available.
Vapor Pressure
97 hPa at 68 F ( 20 C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0.786 g/cm at 68 F ( 20 C)
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
No information available.
Upper Explosive Limit
17 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
3.0 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
975 F ( 524 C)
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0.34 (IUCLID) Bioaccumulation is not expected (log Pow <1).
Solubility In Water
soluble at 68 F ( 20 C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.316 mPa.s at 77 F ( 25 C)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

Ecotoxicity

Toxicity to fish semi-static test LC50 Oryzias latipes (Orange-red killifish): > 100 mg/l; 96 h OECD Test Guideline 203 Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates semi-static test EC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea): > 1,000 mg/l; 48 h OECD Test Guideline 202 semi-static test NOEC Daphnia magna (Water flea): 960 mg/l; 21 d OECD Test Guideline 202 Toxicity to algae static test EC50 Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): > 1,000 mg/l; 72 h OECD Test Guideline 201 static test NOEC Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): > 1,000 mg/l; 72 h OECD Test Guideline 201 IC5 Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae): 7,300 mg/l; 8 d (IUCLID) (maximum permissible toxic concentration) Toxicity to bacteria EC5 Pseudomonas putida: 680 mg/l; 16 h (IUCLID) (maximum permissible toxic concentration)

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability 70%; 21 d OECD Test Guideline 302B Readily biodegradable.

Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: -0.34 (IUCLID) Bioaccumulation is not expected (log Pow <1). Bioaccumulation Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 0.3 Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill sunfish) (Does not significantly accumulate in organisms.)

Mobility in soil

Distribution among environmental compartments Adsorption/Soil log Koc: 1.21 Mobile in soils (Lit.)

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Endocrine disrupting properties

Other adverse effects

Stability in water DT50 > 9,999 d at pH: 7 (calculated) Hydrolyzes slowly. Additional ecological information Biological effects: Hazard for drinking water supplies. Further information on ecology Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
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Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN 1648
Shipping Name
ACETONITRILE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
IMDG

yes

IATA

no

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

OSHA Hazards: Flammable Liquid, Harmful if swallowed, Eye irritant, Target organ effects. This information is based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 criteria.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Acetonitrile EMPLURA® known by?

Acetonitrile EMPLURA® is also known as: ACN

What is the hazard signal word for Acetonitrile EMPLURA®?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Acetonitrile EMPLURA®?

Acetonitrile EMPLURA® is a liquid with colorless color. It has ether-like odor.

What is Acetonitrile EMPLURA® used for?

Reagent for analysis, Chemical production

What are the hazard statements for Acetonitrile EMPLURA®?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

What is the melting point of Acetonitrile EMPLURA®?

The melting point is -45.7 C and the boiling point is 178.9 F ( 81.6 C) at 1,013 hPa.