MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- ACETONITRILE  -- 6810-00-051-5871
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETONITRILE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-051-5871
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ACETONITRILE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-05-8
RTECS #:AL7700000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:40PPM/60 STEL
ACGIH TLV:40PPM/60STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:NOSE/THRT IRRIT,TIGHTLCHEST
    NAUSEA,VOMIT;ING:GASTRIC IRRIT;EYES/SKIN:IRRIT,REDNESS & PAIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED;INGEST:IF
    SWALLOWED,GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH
    IF UNCON;SKIN/EYE EXPOSURE:RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHG.WASH SKIN W/SOAP &
    H*2O .FLUSH SKIN/EYES W/LG H*2O;GET MED HELPIMMEDIATLY

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=5.6C, 42.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:524C
Lower Limits:4.4
Upper Limits:16.0
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,FOAM,CO*2;WATER SPRAY:TO KEEP EXPSD CANS
    COOL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
    PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS;AUTO IGN TEMP:524C(975F)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RMV IGN SOURCES.VENT AREA.USE RESP PROTCTION &
    PROTCTV CLOTHG.KEEP OUT OF SURF H*2O,SWRS/CONFND AREAS;SM
    SPILL:ABSORB W/PAPER TOWELS.EVAP UNDER FUME HOOD THEN BURN
    CAREFULLY;LG SPILL:DIKE AREA.CONTAIN  & RECOVER SPILL IF POSS;SHOVL
    RESDUE INTO DRUMS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINERS,STORED IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA.PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.ISOLATE FM INCOMPATIBLE MATL,HEAT & SUNLIGHT,ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAP.KEEP CONTNR CLOSED.USE W/ADEQ
    VENT.DO NOT GET IN EYES,SKIN,OR ON CLOTHING.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLG.KEEP AWAY FM HEAT.OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE PREFERED;BOND/GRD
    DRUMS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:8/1/85 WHICH CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STDS;EM.FIRST
    AID:KEEP A CYANIDE ANTIDOTE KIT IN AREA OF PRODUCT USE OR
    STORAGE.ADMINISTER AMYL NITRATE PER PRE-PLANNED DIRECTIONS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=81.7C, 179.F
Vapor Pres:73
Vapor Density:1.4
Spec Gravity:0.787
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:5.79(BU-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQ,ETHER-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER,ACIDS,OXIDIZING MATL,H*2SO*4,OLEUM,CHLOROSULFONIC ACID
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF HCN ABOVE
    120C(248F).MAY GIV CO/NITROUSOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT SPILLS & ITOMIZE IN A RCRA-APPROVED
    COMBUSTION CHAMBER,OR CAN BE REACTED IN AN ALKALINE HYPOCHLORITE
    SOLUTION TO PRODUCE CYANATE & THEN NEUTRALIZED;ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL	REGULATIONS;CWA/CRCLA REPORTABLE
    QYT:5000 LBS.

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