1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name : 4-Chlorobutyronitrile

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3)
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Toxic if swallowed.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word                                         Danger
 

Hazard statement(s)                            Toxic if swallowed.
H301

Precautionary statement(s)                   IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301 + P310

Hazard symbol(s)                                  Toxic
T

R-phrase(s)                                           Toxic if swallowed.
R25

S-phrase(s)                                            In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
S45                                                                  (show the label where possible).

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Formula                   : C4H6ClN

Molecular Weight     : 103,55 g/mol

CAS-No. EC-No. Classification Concentration

4-Chlorobutyronitrile

628-20-6 211-031-6 -                                Acute Tox. 3; H301 -
                                                                                         T, R25

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
 

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic
charge.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with
multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to
engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air
respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the
standard EN 374 derived from it.
Handle with gloves.

Eye protection

Face shield and safety glasses

Skin and body protection

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the
work place.

Hygiene measures

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Form                                   clear, liquid

Colour                                 light brown

Safety data

pH                                        no data available
                   
Melting point                         no data available

Boiling point                          195 - 197 °C - lit.

Flash point                             91 °C - closed cup

Ignition temperature                no data available

Lower explosion limit              no data available

Upper explosion limit              no data available

Density                                  1,095 g/cm3 at 20 °C

Water solubility                      no data available
 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid
no data available

Materials to avoid

Strong acids, Strong bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx),
Hydrogen chloride gas

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - mouse - 53,38 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available

Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity
no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available

Aspiration hazard
no data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation                May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation
Ingestion                 Toxic if swallowed
Skin                          May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation           
Eyes                         May cause eye irritation  

 
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.

Additional Information

RTECS: ET9020000

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

no data available

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Mobility in soil

no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

This combustible material may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional
waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

UN-Number: 3276 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: NITRILES, TOXIC, LIQUID, N.O.S. (4-Chlorobutyronitrile)

IMDG

UN-Number: 3276 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-A
Proper shipping name: NITRILES, TOXIC, LIQUID, N.O.S. (4-Chlorobutyronitrile)
Marine pollutant: No

IATA

UN-Number: 3276 Class: 6.1 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Nitriles, toxic, liquid, n.o.s. (4-Chlorobutyronitrile)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3
Acute                      Tox.Acute toxicity

H301                       Toxic if swallowed
T                              Toxic

R25                          Toxic if swallowed
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