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**** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ****
3-HYDROXYPROPIONITRILE, 98%
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: 3-HYDROXYPROPIONITRILE, 98%
Catalog Numbers:
14939-0000, 14939-0010, 14939-0500, 14939-2500, 14939-5000
Synonyms:
Ethylene cyanohydrin, Hydracrylonitrile
Company Identification (Europe): Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA): Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575299
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |Haz Symbols| Risk Phrases |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|-----------|---------------+
| 109-78-4 |3-HYDROXYPROPIONITRILE, 98% | 98% | 203-704-8 |||
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
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.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
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**** 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.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing
is possible.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective 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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: clear slight yellow to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.1 mbar @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: <10 MPA 20.00 deg C
Boiling Point: 228 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 128 deg C ( 262.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: .12 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: .02 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: >228 deg C
Solubility in water: miscible
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0410g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C3H5NO
Molecular Weight: 71.08
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**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, acids, bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
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, 98% -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
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
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 109-78-4: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
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.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 109-78-4: OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 100 mg/m3
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 109-78-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996 Revision #0 Date: Original.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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