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TETRAMETHYL SUCCINONITRILE
ICSC: 1121
Peer-Review Status: 20.10.1999 Validated
Tetramethylsuccinic acid dinitrile
Tetramethylbutanedinitrile
TMSN 
CAS #: 3333-52-6 RTECS #: WN4025000
UN #: 2811
 		    Formula: C8H12N2 / (CH3)2C(CN)C(CN)(CH3)2
Molecular mass: 136.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  NO open flames. NO contact with strong oxidizing agents.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!   
Inhalation Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconciousness. Vomiting.  Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! See Inhalation.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes   Wear safety goggles 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 See Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.  Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II.  Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS ODOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including cyanides and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.5ppm as TWA; (skin); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: Skin absorption (H); (DFG 2004). 

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

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure at high concentrations could cause death. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 170°C (sublimes)
Density: 1.07 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none  		 

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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