MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 130410
Houston, TX 77219-0410
(713) 863-1947
FAX: (713) 863-8316
SECTION 1 鈥? CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: 3-Ethoxypropionitrile (EOPN) Date of Issue: November 3, 1986
Formula: C5H9NO Revised Date: September 22, 2003
Chemical Family: Nitrile
Telephone Number: Information (281) 474-3271
Emergency Number: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
HMIS Hazard Rating 4 = Extreme
Health: 2 3 = High
Fire: 2 2 = Moderate
Reactivity: 1 1 = Slight
PPE rating to be supplied by user 0 = Least
depending on use conditions.
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION
Components Percentage TLV (ppm) CAS #
3-Ethoxypropionitrile 99 N.E. 2141-62-0
Note: N.E. = Not Established N/A = Not Applicable
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eye Contact: Will cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Will cause irritation. Harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin.
Inhalation: Will cause mucous membrane and respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Will cause irritation. May cause weakness, salivation, tremors, and possibly
convulsions.
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wipe excess material from
skin and flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Use soap if available or follow by
washing with soap and water. Do not reuse contaminated clothing without
laundering. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing,
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administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 鈥? FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (CO2).
Special Firefighting Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
Procedures/Precautions: Responders should wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Move
containers from fire area. If unable to move, cool sealed containers with water.
Unusual Fire and Toxic fumes of acrylonitrile and ethanol may be released. Uncontrolled burning
Explosion Information: may also result in the release of highly toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN) vapors.
Environmental Note: N/A.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective Measures: Evacuate area of unprotected personnel. Eliminate sources of ignition. Stay
upwind and out of low area鈥檚. Wear personal protective equipment (See section 8) when responding to
spills.
Spill Management: Stop source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain spill. Use water spray (fog)
to reduce vapors. If vapor cloud forms, blanket area with water fog and foam. Use vacuum truck or
pump to storage/salvage vessels. Clean up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other
suitable material and dispose of properly. Spray area with water to remove trace residue. Contain run-
off from residue flush and dispose of properly. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, or confined areas.
Remove contaminated trace residues from soil and dispose of in same manner as material. For small
spills, clean up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material. Place in non-
leaking container and dispose of material properly.
Disposal: Proper disposal should be evaluated based on regulatory status of this material (refer to
section 13).
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Containers should be grounded and bonded when material is transferred. Store in a cool, dry place.
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames.
SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH approved respiratory protection for organic vapors.
Ventilation: Utilize local exhaust to control high vapor connections in confined areas.
Protective Gloves: Utilize appropriate impervious chemical gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles and possibly a face shield. Have eyewash facilities readily
available.
Other Protective Wear additional protective clothing to prevent skin contact. This may include
Equipment: chemical resistant boots and chemical resistant suits.
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Work Practices: Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking,
smoking or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing and wash
thoroughly before reuse. Shower after work using plenty of soap and water.
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
175oC
Boiling Point:
Melting Point: N.E.
100 @ 100oC
Volatility/Vol (%):
53 @ 99oC
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Vapor Density (Air = 1): <1
Solubility in H2O: N.E.
Appearance/Odor: Clear liquid/ Pungent.
0.906 @ 25oC
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
Evap. Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N.E.
160oF (71oC) PMCC, ASTM D93
Flash Point:
Lower Explosive Limit: N.E.
Upper Explosive Limit: N.E.
Autoignition Temperature: N.E.
SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers, and reducers.
Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon. Toxic fumes of acrylonitrile, ethanol, and hydrogen
cyanide may be emitted during an uncontrolled fire.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACGIH TLV: N.E. STEL: N.E.
OSHA PEL: N.E. STEL: N.E.
Ingestion: LD50: 3200 mg/kg (rat) ZAARAM 19, 225, 196 (9)
Intraperitoneal: LD50: 2000 mg/kg (mouse) ZAARAM 19, 225, 196 (9)
Carcinogenicity listed by: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL INFORMATION
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Place in a city, state, or federally permitted disposal facility. Handle in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Combustible Liquid, n.o.s. (3-ethoxypropionitrile), Combustible Liquid,
NA 1993, PG III.
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Regulations:
TSCA: All components are listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA TITLE III
Acute: Yes
Chronic: No
Fire: Yes
Reactivity: No
Pressure: No
TSCA 12(b) Export Notification: Not Listed
California Proposition 65: Not Listed
European Regulations:
EINECS Number: 218-393-4
Canadian Regulations:
3-Ethoxypropionitrile is listed on the NDSL.
Japanese Regulations:
3-Ethoxypropionitrile is listed on the ENCS.
ENCS Number: 2-1543X (unlisted chemical name)
Australian Regulations:
3-Ethoxypropionitrile is not listed on the AICS.
Korean Regulations:
3-Ethoxypropionitrile is not listed on the ECL.
SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
PPE Codes (NPCA-HMIS)
A 鈥? Glasses G 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Vapor Respirator
B 鈥? Glasses, Gloves H 鈥? Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Vapor Respirator
C 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Apron I 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Dust/Vapor Respirator
D 鈥? Faceshield, Gloves, Apron J 鈥? Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust/Vapor Respirator
E 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Dustmask K 鈥? Supplied Air, Gloves, Full Protective Suit, Boots
F 鈥? Glasses, Gloves, Apron, Dust Respirator
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Disclaimer
The information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheet is based on technical data that Dixie Chemical
Company believes to be reliable and is provided to our customers at no cost. It is intended for use by persons
having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk. Dixie Chemical Company will assume no liability
in connection with any uses of this information and no warranties, expressed or implied, are made with
regards to this information since conditions of use are outside Dixie Chemical Company鈥檚 control.
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