Formaldehyde cyanohydrin
Hydroxyacetonitrile
Cyanomethanol
Glyconitrile
Glycolic acid nitrile solution
C2H3NO / HOCH2CN
Molecular mass: 57.1
ICSC # 1427
CAS # 107-16-4
RTECS # AM0350000
UN # 3276
Ló, October 2001 (not reviewed); postponed in Montreal 2002 for long-term effects.
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Dizziness.
Dullness.
Headache.
Shortness of breath.
Weakness.
Blue lips or finger nails.
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Closed system and ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration.
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.)
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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acids,
bases
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Cool.
Store only if stabilized.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS
OILY
LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance may polymerize violently
under the influence of traces of
acid(s)
or
base(s)
with fire or explosion hazard.
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
hydrogen cyanide
and
nitrogen oxides
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: C 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) 15-minute
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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The substance may cause effects on the cellular respiration
, resulting in
convulsions
and
respiratory failure
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Exposure may result in death.
Medical observation is indicated.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
nervous system
and
thyroid
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 183°C
Melting point: -72°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: good
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 63°C: 100
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.6
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Environmental
Data
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This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Commercial products are supplied as stabilized 70 % solutions in water.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-I
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1427
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GLYCOLONITRILE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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