·  1 Identification of substance:

• Product name: Benzyl Cyanide
   

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
  Description:           (CAS#)                                        
  Benzyl Cyanide     (CAS# 140-29-4): 100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 205-410-5

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description: T Toxic
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
  R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 3
  Flammability = 1
  Reactivity = 1

·    4 First aid measures

• General information
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.
  In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
   
• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing
  Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
  Seek immediate medical advice.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
  Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
  Open and handle container with care.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  Keep ignition sources away.
  
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from oxidizing agents.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  Not required.
   
• Additional information: No data
  
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Store protective clothing separately.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands:
  Impervious gloves
  Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
   
• Material of gloves
  The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality.  Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
   
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
  
   
• Form: Liquid
   
• Color: Colorless
   
• Odor: Not determined
   
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
   
• Change in condition
   
• Melting point/Melting range:       Not determined
   
• Boiling point/Boiling range:               101-103 ° C     10mm Hg
   
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
  
   
• Flash point:                                   102 ° C
  
   
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
  
   
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
  
   
• Danger of explosion:
  Product does not present an explosion hazard.
  
   
• Explosion limits:
   
• Lower:                             Not determined
   
• Upper:                             Not determined
  
   
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
  
   
• Density:               at   20 ° C           1.015 g/cm³
  
   
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
   
• Water:                             Not determined

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided: Oxidizing agents
   
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Nitrogen oxides
  Hydrogen cyanide (prussic acid)

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
  Oral: LD50: 10 mg/kg (gpg)
  LD50 (ra)
  LD50: 270 mg/kg (rat)
  LD50: 45500 µg/kg (rat)
  Dermal: LD50: 2000 mg/kg (rat)
  LD50: 270 mg/kg (rbt)
  LDLo: 5 mL/kg (gpg)
  Inhalative: LC50/2H: 100 mg/m3/2H (mus)
  LC50/2H: 430 mg/m3/2H (rat)
  Irritation of skin: mild: 500 mg/24H (rbt)
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
   
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
   
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with insects.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) reports the following effects in laboratory animals:
  Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
  Behavioral - altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex).
  Behavioral - muscle contraction or spasticity.
  Behavioral - excitement.
  Behavioral - changes in motor activity (specific assay).
  Behavioral - ataxia.
  Behavioral - general anesthetic.
  Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity).
  Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea.
  Lung, Thorax, or Respiration - structural or functional change in trachea or bronchi.
  Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain.
  Liver - other changes.
  Skin and Appendages - dermatitis, other (after systemic exposure).
  Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - spastic paralysis with or without sensory change.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  Many nitriles resemble cyanides in toxicity.  Exposure to nitriles may cause increased salivation, flushing of the face, eye and respiratory tract irritation, shallow respiration, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache and diarrhea.  Jaundice, anemia, and leucocytosis has been reported in some cases.  Some are suspected carcinogens, teratogens or mutagens.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  Danger through skin absorption.
  No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

·   12 Ecological information:

• General notes:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
  
   
• Uncleaned packagings:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             6.1
   
• Identification number:    UN2470
   
• Packing group:            III
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):                           PHENYLACETONITRILE, LIQUID
   
• Label                     6.1
  
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            6.1 Toxic substances
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     60
   
• UN-Number:                2470
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Description of goods:     2470 PHENYLACETONITRILE, LIQUID
  
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               6.1
   
• UN Number:                2470
   
• Label                     6.1
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     PHENYLACETONITRILE, LIQUID
  
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
   
• UN/ID Number:             2470
   
• Label                     6.1
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     PHENYLACETONITRILE, LIQUID

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard information's:
  
   
• Hazard symbols: T Toxic
  
   
• Risk phrases:
  23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
  36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
  
   
• Safety phrases:
  4        Keep away from living quarters.
  9        Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
  20       When using do not eat or drink.
  26       In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  27       Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  36/37    Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
  45       In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
  60       This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
  
   
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
  All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
  
   
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.
  This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

·   16 Other information:

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