Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
109-77-3	Malononitrile	99.0	203-703-2

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white to light yellow crystals.
Warning! Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Harmful if swallowed.
Target Organs: None.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Not available.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes digestive tract irritation.
Inhalation: Not available.
Chronic: Not available.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: None reported.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Flash Point: 112 deg C ( 233.60 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 365 deg C ( 689.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Malononitrile	none listed	3 ppm TWA; 8 mg/m3 TWA	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Malononitrile: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: white to light yellow
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 hPa @ 50 C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 220 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:32.00 - 34.00 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0490g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C3H2N2
Molecular Weight:66.06

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - strong bases - strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 109-77-3: OO3150000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-77-3:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 5 mg/24H Severe;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 19 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 14 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 350 mg/kg;
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Oral, Rat:LD50 = 60.8
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 109-77-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information found.
Physical: No information found.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 109-77-3: waste number U149.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	MALONONITRILE	MALONONITRILE
Hazard Class:	6.1	6.1
UN Number:	UN2647	UN2647
Packing Group:	II	II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 109-77-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 109-77-3: Effective 3/7/86, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
     CAS# 109-77-3: soil adsorption testing for Chemical Fate; subchronic toxicity testing for Healt h Effects
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 109-77-3: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 109-77-3: 500 lb TPQ (lower threshold); 10000 lb TPQ (upper thres      hold)
SARA Codes
     CAS # 109-77-3: immediate, reactive.
Section 313
     This material contains Malononitrile (CAS# 109-77-3, 99.0%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 109-77-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T
Risk Phrases:
     R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
     swallowed.

Safety Phrases:
     S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
     S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 109-77-3: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 109-77-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 109-77-3 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

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