ICSC 0844 - CHLOROACETONITRILE

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CHLOROACETONITRILE	ICSC: 0844 (October 1999)
Chloroethanenitrile Monochloroacetonitrile Chloromethyl cyanide

CAS #: 107-14-2

UN #: 2668

EC Number: 203-467-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 47°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 47°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, powder, foam, 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	Sore throat. Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Weakness. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Further see Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Cool. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CHLOROACETONITRILE

ICSC: 0844

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and flammable vapours including hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with strong oxidants, reducing agents, acids, bases and steam. This produces highly toxic and flammable fumes.	Formula: C₂H₂ClN / ClCH₂CN Molecular mass: 75.5 Boiling point: 126°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.19 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.16 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.61 Flash point: 47°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.23

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and flammable vapours including hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with strong oxidants, reducing agents, acids, bases and steam. This produces highly toxic and flammable fumes.

Formula: C₂H₂ClN / ClCH₂CN
Molecular mass: 75.5
Boiling point: 126°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.19
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.16
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.61
Flash point: 47°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.23

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the cellular respiration. This may result in cyanosis. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the cellular respiration. This may result in cyanosis. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The symptoms of acute intoxication do not become manifest until a few hours. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. See ICSC 0088.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23/24/25-51/53; S: (1/2)-45-61

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