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14.05.2005
21.02.2004
100017
Product name:
Company/undertaking identification
2.
Company:
Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms
Methyl cyanide
CAS-No.:
M:
Formula Hill:
3.
75-05-8
41.05 g/mol
C2H3N
EC-Index-No.:
EC-No.:
608-001-00-3
200-835-2
Hazards identification
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.
4.
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Acetonitrile for gas chromatography SupraSolv
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
CO2, foam, powder.
Special risks:
Combustible. Vapours heavier than air.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures. Beware of backfiring.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. The following
may develop in event of fire: nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to
avoid contact with skin, keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.
Other information:
Cool container with spray water from a save distance. Contain escaping vapours with water. Prevent
fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.
6.
7.
Storage:
Tightly closed in a well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition and heat. At +15C
to +25C.
8.
Eye protection:
required
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Hand protection:
In full contact:
butyl rubber
0.7 mm
> 480 Min.
Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:
In splash contact:
polychloroprene
0.65 mm
> 30 Min.
Glove material:
Layer thickness:
Breakthrough time:
Industrial hygiene:
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face
after working with substance.
9.
liquid
colourless
ether-like
pH value
Viscosity dynamic
Melting point
Boiling point
Ignition temperature
Flash point
Explosion limits
Vapour pressure
Relative vapour density
Density
Solubility in
water
log Pow
Bioconcentration factor
not available
(25 C)
0.316
mPa*s
-45.7
(1013 hPa)
81.6
524
2
5
o.c.
C
C
lower
3.0
Vol%
upper
17
Vol%
(20 C)
97
1.42
hPa
(20 C)
0.786
g/cm3
(20 C)
soluble
c.c.
o.c.
-0.34
(IUCLID)
0.3-0.4
(calculated) (IUCLID)
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Acetonitrile for gas chromatography SupraSolv
Substances to be avoided
Violent reactions possible with: oxidizing agent (i.a. perchlorates, perchloric acid, nitric acid,
fuming sulfuric acid), acids (i.a. conc. sulfuric acid), cyanide complexes.
Further information
heat-sensitive / decomposition;
unsuitable working materials: various plastics, rubber.
explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state
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Acetonitrile for gas chromatography SupraSolv
Further data
The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.
Lowest dose known to have caused toxic symptoms in man after oral uptake (TDLo): TDLo (oral, human):
64 mg/kg (RTECS).
Lowest concentration known to have caused toxic symptoms in man after inhalation: TCLo (inhalation,
human): 160 ppm(V) /4 h (RTECS).
Packaging:
Merck product packaging must be disposed of in compliance with the country-specific regulations
or must be passed to a packaging return system. Under www.retrologistik.de you will find special
information on the respective national conditions as well as contact partners.
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100017
Acetonitrile for gas chromatography SupraSolv
F
Xn
Highly flammable
Harmful
R-phrases:
11-20/21/22-36
S-phrases:
16-36/37
EC-No.:
200-835-2
EC label
F
Xn
Highly flammable
Harmful
R-phrases:
20/21/22
S-phrases:
36/37
Regional representation:
This information is given on the authorised Safety Data Sheet
for your country.
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge. It
characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not
represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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