SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	α,α'-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE
Catalogue No. :	AL0523	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	78-67-1	EC Number :	201-132-3
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	29270090
Synonyms :	AIBN; Azobisisobutyronitrile; Free radical initiator; 2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile)
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]
Self-Reactive Substances and Mixtures, Type C H242 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 H332 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Chronic Hazard, Category 3 H412 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
E; Xn; R11-20/22-52/53 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) :	GHS02 GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H242 - Heating may cause a fire H302+H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		α,α-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE
CAS No. :		78-67-1
EC No. :		201-132-3
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 :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of water/….
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	No additional information available
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 :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
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 enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

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
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
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. Do not breathe vapours. Avoid dust formation.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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 suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid Colour
Colour :	White to off white.
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 :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
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
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.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Moisture. Air contact. Direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
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
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

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
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	3234
UN-No. (IMDG) :	3234
UN-No. (IATA) :	3234
UN-No. (ADN) :	3234
UN-No. (RID) :	3234
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 3234, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, 4.1, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 3234, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, 4.1, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 3234, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, 4.1, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 3234, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, 4.1, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 3234, SELF-REACTIVE SOLID TYPE C, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, 4.1, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.1
Danger labels :	4.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.1
Danger labels :	4.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.1
Danger labels :	4.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.1
Danger labels :	4.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	4.1
Danger labels :	4.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	III
Packing group (IMDG) :	III
Packing group (IATA) :	III
Packing group (ADN) :	III
Packing group (RID) :	III
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) : SR2 Special provision (ADR) : 194, 274 Limited quantities (ADR) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADR) : E0 Packing instructions (ADR) : P520 Special packing provisions (ADR) : PP21 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP2 Transport category (ADR) : 1 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V8 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV15, CV20, CV21, CV22 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S4, S8, S17 Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D EAC code : 1WE
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 194, 274, 923 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 0 Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E0 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P520 Packing provisions (IMDG) : PP21 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-F EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-K Stowage category (IMDG) : D Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW1, SW3 Segregation (IMDG) : SG35, SG36
- Air transport
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Forbidden PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden PCA packing instructions (IATA) : Forbidden PCA max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden CAO packing instructions (IATA) : Forbidden CAO max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden ERG code (IATA) : 3S
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : SR2 Special provisions (ADN) : 194, 274 Limited quantities (ADN) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADN) : E0 Equipment required (ADN) : PP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : SR2 Limited quantities (RID) : 0 Carriage prohibited (RID) : Yes
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 α,α-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE is not on the REACH Candidate List α,α-AZOISOBUTYRONITRILE is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 3; WGK No 2375) 12th Ordinance Implementi
Denmark
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: Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 3 Self-react. C Self-Reactive Substances and Mixtures, Type C H242 Heating may cause a fire H302 Harmful if swallowed H332 Harmful if inhaled H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects E Explosive