GLYCOLONITRILE 1427
October 2002
Formaldehyde cyanohydrin
CAS No: 107-16-4
Hydroxyacetonitrile
RTECS No: AM0350000
Cyanomethanol
UN No: 3276
Glyconitrile
Glycolic acid nitrile solution
C2H3NO / HOCH2CN
Molecular mass: 57.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
DOCTOR!
Dizziness. Dullness. Headache. Closed system and ventilation. Fresh air, rest. No mouth-to-mouth
Inhalation
Shortness of breath. Weakness. artificial respiration. Refer for
Blue lips or finger nails. medical attention. See Notes.
MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Inhalation). clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Face shield, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
Pain. Blurred vision. (Further see combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
Inhalation). protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
(See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of
Ingestion
work. activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN
CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer
for medical attention. See Notes.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb UN Hazard Class: 6.1 Do not transport with food and
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and UN Pack Group: II feedstuffs.
remove to safe place. Wash away remainder with
plenty of water. Do NOT let this chemical enter the
environment. (Extra personal protection: complete
protective clothing including self-contained
breathing apparatus.)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-I Separated from food and feedstuffs, acids, bases. Cool. Store only if
stabilized.
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1427 GLYCOLONITRILE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance may polymerize violently under the influence of
traces of acid(s) or base(s) with fire or explosion hazard. The No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
including hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxides. substance at 20掳C.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may
cause effects on the cellular respiration, resulting in
convulsions and respiratory failure. Exposure may result in
death. Medical observation is indicated.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the nervous system and
thyroid.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 183掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 63掳C: 100
Melting point: -72掳C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.0
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20掳C (air = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water: good Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.6
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Commercial products are supplied as stabilized 70 % solutions in water.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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