GLYCOLONITRILE | ICSC: 1427 (September 2002) |
Formaldehyde cyanohydrin Hydroxyacetonitrile Cyanomethanol Glyconitrile Glycolic acid nitrile solution |
CAS #: 107-16-4 |
UN #: 3276 |
EC Number: 203-469-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Dizziness. Lethargy. Headache. Shortness of breath. Weakness. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. | Use closed system or ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Refer for medical attention. See Notes. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Further see Inhalation. | 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 | See Inhalation. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention . See Notes. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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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. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs, acids and bases. Cool. Store only if stabilized. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
GLYCOLONITRILE | ICSC: 1427 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C2H3NO / HOCH2CN |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Commercial products are supplied as stabilized 70 % solutions in water. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations