BENZYL CYANIDE For Synthesis

BENZYL CYANIDE For Synthesis

Synonyms : Phenylacetonitrile, α-Tolunitrile

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : BENZYL CYANIDE (for synthesis)
Catalogue No. : AL0657 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 140-29-4 EC Number : 205-410-5
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29269000
Synonyms : Phenylacetonitrile
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 1
H314
Sensitisation
Respiratory, category 1
H334
Sensitisation Skin,
category 1
H317
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
R42
C; R34
R43
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS05GHS05 GHS08GHS08
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Not applicable
CAS No. : 140-29-4
EC No. : 205-410-5
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep
at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of water/…. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Obtain emergency medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place where its accumulation can be dangerous.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills
with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid Colour
Colour : Light yellow.
Odour : No data available
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 184 - 189 °C
Flash point : 75 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 0.939 g/ml at 25°C
Solubility : No data available
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat. Sparks. Open flame.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agent. Incompatible with water, humid air.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May
cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Additional Info : No additional information available

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 2735
UN-No. (IMDG) : 2735
UN-No. (IATA) : 2735
UN-No. (ADN) : 2735
UN-No. (RID) : 2735
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE,
N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 2735, AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 2735, AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 2735, AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 2735, AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 2735, AMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. / POLYAMINES, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., 8, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C7
Special provision (ADR) : 274
Limited quantities (ADR) : 1L
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP15
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T11
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP1, TP27
Tank code (ADR) : L4BN
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 2X
APP code : B
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 274
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T11
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1, TP27
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
Segregation (IMDG) : SG35
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y840
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 0.5L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 851
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 1L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 855
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 30L
Special provision (IATA) : A3
ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Not regulated
- Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
N-Benzylmethylamine 97% is not on the REACH Candidate List
N-Benzylmethylamine 97% is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to
VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 1576)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class III-1
Store unit : 50 liter
Classification remarks : Flammable according to the Danish Ministry of Justice; Emergency management
guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Resp. Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Respiratory, category 1
Skin Corr. 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1
Skin Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Skin, category 1
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
R34 Causes burns
R42 May cause sensitization by inhalation
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
C Corrosive