Section 1 - Chemical Product MSDS Name: Alpha-Oxo-2-Furanacetonitrile Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym: 2-Furoyl cyanide
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
| 6047-91-2 | alpha-Oxo-2-furanacetonitrile | | 227-944-8 |
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/21/22
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits CAS# 6047-91-2: Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Liquid
Color: brown
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 85-87 deg C @ 12 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 19 - 22 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.180
Molecular Formula: C6H3NO2
Molecular Weight: 121.1
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS#: CAS# 6047-91-2 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
alpha-Oxo-2-furanacetonitrile - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number:
Packing group: III
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 6047-91-2: No information available. Canada None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list. CAS# 6047-91-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 6047-91-2 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MSDS Creation Date: 3/20/2003 Revision #0 Date: Original. The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A
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