2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile Revision number: 5
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: 2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile
Revision number: 5
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Category 2
Flammable liquids
HEALTH HAZARDS
Category 3
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3
Category 3
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Category 2A
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Danger
Signal word
Hazard statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements:
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
[Prevention]
Keep container tightly closed.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Take precautionary
measures against ignition by the static discharge and the spark.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
[Response] IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse
mouth.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
[Storage] Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government.
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Components: 2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile
Percent: >70.0%(GC)
CAS Number: 4403-61-6
Synonyms: 2-Cyano-2-butene , 1-Methyl-1-propenyl Cyanide
Chemical Formula: C5H7N
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
Protection of first-aiders: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
media:
Unsuitable extinguishing Water (It may scatter and spread fire.)
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical: generate poisonous fume.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Keep containers cool by
spraying with water. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
Special protective
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use extra personal protective equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus). Keep
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-
emergency procedures: involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in dry sand or inert absorbent before recovering it into an
containment and cleaning airtight container. In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding.
up: Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
appropriate laws and regulations.
Prevention of secondary Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing devices should be prepared in
hazards: case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent generation of vapour or mist. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot
surfaces. -No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic
charge. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after
handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a ventilation, local exhaust if vapour or aerosol
will be generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place.
Storage conditions:
Store under inert gas.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Air-sensitive
Packaging material: Comply with laws.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Half or full facepiece respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied
air respirator, etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards
and follow local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Liquid
Form: Clear
Colour: Colorless - Slightly pale yellow
Odour: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
Boiling point/range: 50°C/0.9kPa
Flash point: -17°C
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
0.82
Relative density:
Solubility(ies):
[Water] Slightly soluble
[Other solvents] No data available
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Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Conditions to avoid: Spark, Open flame, Static discharge
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: skn-rbt LDLo:200 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
No data available
NTP =
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
EM8312500
RTECS Number:
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative No data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system but exert extra care in igniting as this material is
highly flammable. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: 3: Flammable liquid.
Subsidiary risk: 6.1: Toxic substance.
UN-No: 3273
Proper shipping name: Nitriles, flammable, toxic, n.o.s.
Packing group: II
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.
2-Methyl-2-butenenitrile
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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