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Acetonitrile

CAS 75-05-8
EC 200-835-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetonitrile
Product Code
0120
Chemical Name
Cyanomethane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
75-05-8 Check regulations →
EC Number
200-835-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119471307-38-XXXX

Identified Uses

Chemical for research, development, manufacturing, laboratory chemical for analysis.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

Biosolve Chimie

manufacturer

20 Rue Roger Husson, 57260 Dieuze, France

+33 3 878 675 80/81/82/83/84/85

B

Biosolve B.V.

manufacturer

Leenderweg 78, 5555 CE Valkenswaard, the Netherlands.

+31-(0)40-2071300

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

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

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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
Acetonitrile EC: 200-835-2 75-05-8 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Call for a doctor immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call for a doctor immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Specific hazards

No further relevant information available.

Firefighter Protection

Mouth respiratory protective device.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental

Dilute with plenty of water.

Cleanup methods

Absorb with liquid-binding material

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

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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

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges.

Storage

Store in a cool location. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

Fire prevention

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect against electrostatic charges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

No further data; see section 7.

Hands

Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. Material of gloves: The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Butyl rubber, BR. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material: Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm, Break through time: 480 min. Splash contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm, Break through time: 480 min. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Eyes

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). Tightly sealed goggles

Respiratory

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) 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). In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing

Environmental

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

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
Fluid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Fluid
Odor
Ether-like
Odor Threshold
39,8 ppm
Ph
Neutral
Melting Point
-46 °C
Boiling Point
81 °C
Flash Point
2 °C (closed cup)
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
97 hPa (at 20 °C), 330 hPa (at 50 °C)
Vapor Density
1.42 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
0.79 at 15 deg C, 0.78 at 20 deg C, 0.79 at 20 deg C, 0.71 at 30 deg C
Bulk Density
1 kg/m³
Density
0.78 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Flammability
Highly flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
16 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
4.4 Vol %
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
525 °C
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
-0.54061
Solubility In Water
Fully miscible.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
41.05 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.39 mPas (at 20 °C)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Avoid

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Incompatible

No further relevant information available.

Decomposition

No dangerous decomposition products known.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

The substance is not considered to be PBT or vPvB.

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available regarding aquatic toxicity.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties.

The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Additional ecological information: General notes: Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): hazardous for water Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

The product is classified as Water hazard class 2 (hazardous for water) according to German regulations. It poses a risk to drinking water and must be prevented from entering groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

Disposal

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

Waste Codes

HP3 Flammable European waste catalogue
HP4 Irritant - skin irritation and eye damage European waste catalogue
HP6 Acute Toxicity European waste catalogue
14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN1648
Shipping Name
ACETONITRILE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
ADR

Warning: Flammable liquids.

IMDG

Warning: Flammable liquids.

IATA

Warning: Flammable liquids.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Acetonitrile?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Acetonitrile?

Acetonitrile is a fluid with colourless color. It has ether-like odor.

What is Acetonitrile used for?

Chemical for research, development, manufacturing, laboratory chemical for analysis.

What are the hazard statements for Acetonitrile?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • 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?

The melting point is -46 °C and the boiling point is 81 °C.