A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile



Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI


?? 1 Identification of substance:

?? Product details:



?? Product name: 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile



?? 2 Composition/Data on components:

?? Chemical characterization:


Description: (CAS#)


Material Safety Data Sheet 1
 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile

3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile (CAS# 96784??54??2); 100%

?? 3 Hazards identification

?? Hazard description: T Toxic


?? Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
environment


R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
?? Classification system


?? HMIS ratings (scale 0??4)



(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 1
Reactivity = 1

?? 4 First aid measures

?? After inhalation


Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration.
Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
?? After skin contact


Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
?? After eye contact


Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
?? After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.

?? 5 Fire fighting measures

?? Suitable extinguishing agents




Material Safety Data Sheet 2
 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile


Use carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam. Water may
be ineffective but may be used for cooling exposed containers.

?? Special hazards caused by the material, its products of
combustion or


resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
?? Protective equipment:


Wear self?contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

?? 6 Accidental release measures

?? Person?related safety precautions:


Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
?? Measures for environmental protection:


Do not allow material to be released to the environment
without proper governmental permits.
?? Measures for cleaning/collecting:


Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
?? Additional information:


See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

?? 7 Handling and storage


?? Handling


?? Information for safe handling:


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 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile


Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
?? Information about protection against explosions and fires:


Keep ignition sources away.

?? Storage


?? Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:


No special requirements.
?? Information about storage in one common storage facility:


Store away from oxidizing agents.
?? Further information about storage conditions:


Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

?? 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

?? Additional information about design of technical systems:


Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous
chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100
feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
?? Additional information: No data



?? Personal protective equipment


?? General protective and hygienic measures


The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should
be followed.


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 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
?? Breathing equipment:


Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
?? Protection of hands: Impervious gloves


?? Eye protection: Safety glasses


?? Body protection: Protective work clothing.

?? 9 Physical and chemical properties:

?? General Information



?? Form: Solid


?? Odor: Not determined


?? Value/Range Unit
Method


?? Change in condition


?? Melting point/Melting range: 82??83 ?? C


?? Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined


?? Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined



?? Flash point: Not applicable



?? Ignition temperature: Not determined


Material Safety Data Sheet 5
 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile



?? Decomposition temperature: Not determined



?? Danger of explosion:


Product does not present an explosion hazard.

?? Explosion limits:


?? Lower: Not determined


?? Upper: Not determined



?? Vapor pressure: Not determined



?? Density: Not determined



?? Solubility in / Miscibility with


?? Water: Not determined

?? 10 Stability and reactivity

?? Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:


Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
?? Materials to be avoided: Oxidizing agents


?? Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known


?? Dangerous products of decomposition:




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 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
Hydrogen cyanide (prussic acid)

?? 11 Toxicological information

?? Acute toxicity:


?? Primary irritant effect:


?? on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.


?? on the eye: Irritating effect.


?? Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.


?? Subacute to chronic toxicity:


Many nitriles resemble cyanides in toxicity due to the
possible generation of hydrogen cyanide when combined with
acids. Exposure to nitriles may cause increased salivation,
flushing of the face, eye and respiratory tract irritation,
shallow respiration, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache and
diarrhea. Jaundice, anemia, and leucocytosis has been
reported in some cases. Some are suspected carcinogens,
teratogens or mutagens.
?? Additional toxicological information:


Danger through skin absorption.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

?? 12 Ecological information:

?? General notes:


Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.

?? 13 Disposal considerations

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 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile



?? Product:


?? Recommendation


Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper
disposal.

?? Uncleaned packagings:


?? Recommendation:


Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

?? 14 Transport information


?? DOT regulations:


?? Hazard class: 6.1


?? Identification number: UN3276


?? Packing group: III


?? Proper shipping name (technical name):


Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s. (3?Methyl??4??
nitrobenzonitrile)

?? Land transport ADR/RID (cross?border)


?? ADR/RID class: 6.1 Toxic substances


?? Item: 12c


?? Danger code (Kemler): 60


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 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile


?? UN?Number: 3276


?? Description of goods: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s. (3?Methyl??4??


nitrobenzonitrile)

?? Maritime transport IMDG:


?? IMDG Class: 6.1


?? UN Number: 3276


?? Packaging group: III


?? Proper shipping name: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s. (3?Methyl??4??


nitrobenzonitrile)

?? Air transport ICAO?TI and IATA?DGR:


?? ICAO/IATA Class: 6.1


?? UN/ID Number: 3276


?? Packaging group: III


?? Proper shipping name: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s. (3?Methyl??4??


nitrobenzonitrile)

?? 15 Regulations


?? Product related hazard informations:




Material Safety Data Sheet 9
 A11301 ?? 3?Methyl??4?nitrobenzonitrile

?? Hazard symbols: T Toxic



?? Risk phrases:


25 Toxic if swallowed.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

?? Safety phrases:


9 Keep container in a well?ventilated place.
20 When using do not eat or drink.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of
as hazardous waste.

?? National regulations


This product is not listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical
Substance Inventory. Use of this product is restricted to
research and development only.

?? Information about limitation of use:


For use only by technically qualified individuals.

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3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzonitrile