Glutaronitrile, 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-
1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane
2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)pentanedinitrile
C6H6Br2N2
Molecular mass: 265.94
ICSC # 1546
CAS # 35691-65-7
RTECS # MA5599000
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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.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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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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Abdominal pain.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE CRYSTALS
, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: value not established but data is available; Sh; (DFG 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 212°C
Melting point: 51-52°C
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Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: none
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1546
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METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE
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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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