Material Safety Data Sheet
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: 2-Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
2-Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile (CAS# 27005-52-3); 100%

3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:


Xn Harmful


Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
environment
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 1
FIRE 1
Reactivity = 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.




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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
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger
fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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)
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:
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:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
Store away from strong bases
Store away from reducing agents.




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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.
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: Powder
Odor: Not determined
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature /
start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined




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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:
Acids
Oxidizing agents
Bases
Reducing agents
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides

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.




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13 Disposal considerations
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
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
DOT regulations:




Hazard class: 6.1

None
Identification number: UN3276
Packing group: III
Proper shipping name (technical
name): Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s., 2-
Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)




ADR/RID class: 6.1 Toxic substances
None
Item: 12c
Danger code (Kemler): 60
UN-Number: 3276
Description of goods: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s., 2-
Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile
Maritime transport IMDG:




IMDG Class: 6.1

None
UN Number: 3276
Packaging group: III




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Product name: 2-Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile

Proper shipping name: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s., 2-
Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:




ICAO/IATA Class: 6.1

None
UN/ID Number: 3276
Packaging group: III
Proper shipping name: Nitriles, toxic, n.o.s., 2-
Phenylindole-3-acetonitrile

Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
Risk phrases:
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Safety phrases:
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
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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