**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 100-47-0 |Benzonitrile | 99 | 202-855-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | < 0.03 | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 21/22
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Effects of contact may be delayed.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. Effects of inhalation may be
delayed.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure to benzonitrile may damage the liver and nervous
system. Intermittent inhalation in animal studies demonstrated
adverse effects to liver, blood, and metabolism.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
POISON material. If inhaled, get medical aid immediately. Remove
victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
None reported.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Combustible liquid.
Containers may explode when heated. Approach fire from upwind to
avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. Do NOT use straight streams of
water. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water
spray. For large fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. Cool
containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is
out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all
sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Cover solids with a plastic
sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting waters.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue,
(liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill,
grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly
closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away
from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 100-47-0:
Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear to light yellow
Odor: almond-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: .97 mm Hg @ 20C
Viscosity: 1.24 cps @ 25 deg C
Boiling Point: 188.0 - 191.0 deg C @ 760.00m
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 550 deg C ( 1,022.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 159.8 deg F ( 71.00 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.40 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 7.20 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0100g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C7H5N
Molecular Weight: 103.12
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, mechanical shock, incompatible materials, ignition
sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong
bases, air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, cyanide fumes,
nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 100-47-0: DI2450000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 100-47-0: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1800 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 971 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 800 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1250 mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 1200 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Benzonitrile -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 78 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Hard WaterFish: Fathead
Minnow: LC50 =135 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Soft WaterFish: Bluegill/Sunfish:
LC50 =78 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Soft WaterFish: Goldfish: LC50 = 400 mg/L; 96
Hr.; Soft WaterBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: LC50 = 400
mg/L; 5,15,30 mg/L; Microtox test
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: BENZONITRILE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2224
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: BENZONITRILE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2224
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: BENZONITRILE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2224
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 100-47-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 100-47-0: 2
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 100-47-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 100-47-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 100-47-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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