ICSC 0211 - ADIPONITRILE

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ADIPONITRILE	ICSC: 0211 (May 2018)
1,4-Dicyanobutane Adipic acid dinitrile Tetramethylene cyanide

CAS #: 111-69-3

UN #: 2205

EC Number: 203-896-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Vomiting. Dizziness. Nausea. Laboured breathing. Confusion. Convulsions.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Administration of oxygen may be needed. No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Administration of oxygen may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention. See Notes.
Eyes	Redness. Blurred vision.	Wear face shield.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Administration of oxygen may be needed. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Toxic if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes skin and eye irritation May cause damage to organs May cause damage to blood and organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ADIPONITRILE

ICSC: 0211

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces highly toxic hydrogen cyanide (see ICSC 0492). Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and reducing agents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₆H₈N₂ / CN(CH₂)₄CN Molecular mass: 108.2 Boiling point: 295°C Melting point: 1°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.97 Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 50-100 (good) Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7 Flash point: 159°C c.c. See Notes. Auto-ignition temperature: 550°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-4.9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.32 Viscosity: 58 mPa*s at 30°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces highly toxic hydrogen cyanide (see ICSC 0492). Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and reducing agents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₆H₈N₂ / CN(CH₂)₄CN
Molecular mass: 108.2
Boiling point: 295°C
Melting point: 1°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97
Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: 50-100 (good)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Flash point: 159°C c.c.
See Notes.
Auto-ignition temperature: 550°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-4.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.32
Viscosity: 58 mPa*s at 30°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. Exposure could cause convulsions, unconsciousness and death. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood and adrenals. This may result in anaemia and tissue lesions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. Exposure could cause convulsions, unconsciousness and death. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood and adrenals. This may result in anaemia and tissue lesions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. See ICSC 0492. The flash point of adiponitrile, technical grade is 93°C (o.c.). Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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