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4-Aminobenzonitrile

Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics - Material Safety Data Sheet A13794

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIE
Name On Label : 4-Aminobenzonitrile
Product Number : A13794
Supplier :
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.
30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835-8099
Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521-6300; CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Alternative Names : 4-Cyanoaniline

2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Name : 4-Aminobenzonitrile
MinorImpurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 873-74-5
EINECS Number : 2128501
EEC Number :

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Designation :
VERY TOXIC ~ IRRITANT
Risk Phrases
R26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen and seek medical
attention.
Eye Contact
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention.

Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse
thoroughly. If irritation persists or other symptoms are observed, seek medical
advice.

Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. Seek urgent medical attention and show
physician the container details.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extiguishing Medium
Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account
other materials which may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers
should not be used for fires involving organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or
dry powder.

Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, hydrogen
cyanide.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation or contact of spilled material with skin or clothing. Wear
protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep
unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection
Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter
the drainage system.
Collection
Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed
containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially
hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing
should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient fume hood or
equivalent system.

Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.
Protect from moisture.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory
Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent
system.

Eye
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles, goggles or, for larger quantities, a full
face mask.

Hands and Body
Irritant product. Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves, protective clothing
and, for larger quantities, full arm, body and face protection. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : Off-white crystalline powder
Physical Constants: m.p. 83-85??
Molecular Formula : C7H6N2
Formula Weight : 118.14
Water Solubility : Sl sol
Density : Not available
Flash Point : Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities
Acids. Acid chlorides. Acid anhydrides. Chloroformates. Strong oxidising agents.

Decomposition
Hazardous products of decomposition may include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, hydrogen
cyanide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS Number : BX2320000
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : ORL-MUS 650mg/kg

Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.

12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS

General
Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or
drainage systems.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of
local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number : 3276
Land Transport
ADR/RIC Code/Class: 6.1 /Packing Group I
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group I
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group I

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CAS Number : 873-74-5
EINECS Number : 2128501
EEC Number :
UN Number : 3276
RTECS Number : BX2320000
Hazard Indication :
VERY TOXIC ~ IRRITANT

Risk and Safety Phrases
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Do not breathe dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

TSCA: Listed substance.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product
may not be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products may
arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet
is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual
relationship.

Date of Last Review: 3rd August 1998
Date Printed : 18th September 1998

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