Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate Revision number: 5
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate
Revision number: 5
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS Not classified
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
[Prevention]
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
[Response] 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: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
[Storage] 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
Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate
Components:
Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Percent: >95.0%(GC)
CAS Number: 1572-99-2
Synonyms: 2-Cyanopropionic Acid Ethyl Ester
Chemical Formula: C6H9NO2
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Inhalation:
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
Skin contact:
soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
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, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Unsuitable extinguishing Solid streams of water
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: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
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.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in a suitable absorbent (e.g. rag, dry sand, earth, saw-dust).
containment and cleaning In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
up: material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
regulations.
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. 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
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store under inert gas.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Air-sensitive
Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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: 193°C
Flash point: 96°C
Flammability or explosive
limits:
No data available
Lower:
Upper: No data available
1.01
Relative density:
Solubility(ies):
[Water] No data available
[Other solvents] No data available
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under proper conditions.
Chemical stability:
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, Acids, Bases
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Cyanide
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
No data available
Crustacea:
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Ethyl 2-Cyanopropionate
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bioaccumulative No data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
No data available
Log Pow:
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
No data available
Henry's Law
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. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
6.1: Toxic substance.
Hazards Class:
UN-No: 3276
Nitriles, liquid, toxc, n.o.s.
Proper shipping name:
Packing group: III
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.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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