EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May cause kidney damage.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure may cause kidney damage and digestive tract
abnormalities.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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. Water
Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable
and/or toxic gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors may be
heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in
low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Water or foam may cause frothing. Do NOT get water inside
containers. For large fires, use water spray, fog or
alcohol-resistant foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of
water until well after fire is out. For small fires, use dry chemical
or carbon dioxide.
**** 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. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all
sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do
not get water on spilled substances or inside containers.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep from
contact with moist air and steam.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from water. Keep containers
tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process
enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 109-78-4:
Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions. 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 very slight yellow
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mbar @ 20 C
Viscosity: <10 MPA 20.00 deg C
Boiling Point: 228 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: -46 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 505 deg C ( 941.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 128 deg C ( 262.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2.30 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 12.10 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: >228 deg C
Solubility in water: miscible
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0410g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C3H5NO
Molecular Weight: 71.08
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids - bases - oxidizing agents - moisture - heat - acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and
toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 109-78-4: MU5250000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-78-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Moderate; Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 1800 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3200 mg/kg; Skin,
rabbit: LD50 = 5 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
3-Hydroxypropionitrile -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
R 15 Contact with water liberates extremely
flammable gases.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 109-78-4: 1
Canada
CAS# 109-78-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 109-78-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 109-78-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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