MALONONITRILE 1466
May 2003
Propanedinitrile
CAS No: 109-77-3
Malonic acid dinitrile
RTECS No: OO3150000
Cyanoacetonitrile
UN No: 2647
Methylene dinitrile
EC No: 608-009-00-7
C3H2N2 / NCCH2CN
Molecular mass: 66.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, dry powder, foam,
FIRE
carbon dioxide.
Risk of fire and explosion: See
EXPLOSION
Chemical Dangers.
EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
DOCTOR!
Dizziness. Laboured breathing. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration
Inhalation
Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. protection. may be needed. Refer for medical
Confusion. Convulsions. attention. Half-upright position.
Unconsciousness.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective clothing. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Pain. gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap. Refer for medical
attention.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. (Further see Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of
Ingestion
Inhalation). work. Wash hands before eating. activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN
CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give
plenty of water to drink. Refer for
medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Vacuum spilled T Symbol Do not transport with food and
material or sweep spilled substance into containers; N Symbol feedstuffs.
if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do R: 23/24/25-50/53
NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra S: (1/2-)23-27-45-60-61
personal protection: chemical protection suit UN Hazard Class: 6.1
including self-contained breathing apparatus.) UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II Cool. Separated from strong bases, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep
in a well-ventilated room.
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Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
1466 MALONONITRILE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance will polymerize under the influence of
temperatures above 130掳C or under the influence of base(s) A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly
with fire or explosion hazard. The substance decomposes on on evaporation of this substance at 20掳C.
heating producing toxic and corrosive gases, including
hydrogen cyanide and nitrogen oxides. Attacks many metals Effects of short-term exposure
forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001). The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
Occupational exposure limits cellular respiration (inhibition), resulting in convulsions, cardiac
TLV not established. disorders and respiratory failure. Exposure at high levels may
result in death. Medical observation is indicated. The effects
may be delayed.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 218-220掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 25掳C: 27
Melting point: 30-34掳C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.3
Density: 1.19 g/cm3 Flash point: 112掳C o.c.
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20掳C: 13.3 moderate Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
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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