ACETONITRILE For DNA synthesis

ACETONITRILE For DNA synthesis

Synonyms : Methyl Cyanide

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

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : Acetonitrile For DNA Synthesis
Catalogue No. : AL0055 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 75-05-8 EC Number : 200-835-2
Grade : EC Index Number : 608-001-00-3
Chemical Formula : C2H3N HSN Code : 29269000
Synonyms : Methyl cyanide / ACN
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]
Flammable liquids,
Category 2
H225
Acute toxicity (dermal),
Category 4
H312
Acute toxicity (inhal.), H332
Category 4
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 4
H302
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation, Category 2
H319
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11
Xn; R20/21/22
Xi; R36
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) : GHS02GHS02 GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302+H312+H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
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
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : ACETONITRILE FOR DNA SYNTHESIS
CAS No. : 75-05-8
EC Index No. : 608-001-00-3
EC No. : 200-835-2
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. Give oxygen or
artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation
occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Harmful in contact with skin.
Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Harmful 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
Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
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
General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked
lights. No smoking.
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 Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
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
Additional hazards when processed : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling : No naked lights. No smoking. Use only non-sparking tools.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment.
Storage conditions : Keep in fireproof 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 appropriate mask

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Molecular mass : 41.05 g/mol
Colour : Clear Colorless.
Odour : ether odor.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 7
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : 5.79
Melting point : -460 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 81.6 °C
Flash point : 20 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : 524 °C
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Vapour pressure : 9.7 kPa
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 1.4
Relative density : No data available Density : 0.79 g/cm3
Density : 0.79 g/cm3 Relative gas density : 1.4
Relative gas density : 1.4
Solubility : Water: Complete
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
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Direct sunlight. Overheating. Heat.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Oral: Harmful if
swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 7
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.
pH: 7
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. Harmful in contact with skin.

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 ...
Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1648
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1648
UN-No. (IATA) : 1648
UN-No. (ADN) : 1648
UN-No. (RID) : 1648
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : ACETONITRILE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : ACETONITRILE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : ACETONITRILE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : ACETONITRILE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : ACETONITRILE
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1648, ACETONITRILE, 3, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1648, ACETONITRILE, 3, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1648, ACETONITRILE, 3, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1648, ACETONITRILE, 3, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1648, ACETONITRILE, 3, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
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) : F1
Limited quantities (ADR) : 1L
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T7
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP2
Tank code (ADR) : LGBF
Vehicle for tank carriage : FL
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S2, S20
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E
EAC code : •2YE
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T7
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP2
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D
Stowage category (IMDG) : B
Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW2
Flash point (IMDG) : 2°C c.c.
MFAG-No : 127
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 1L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 353
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 364
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L
ERG code (IATA) : 3L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : F1
Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2
Carriage permitted (ADN) : T
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EX, A
Ventilation (ADN) : VE01
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 1
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : F1
Limited quantities (RID) : 1L
Excepted quantities (RID) : E2
Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T7
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP2
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : LGBF
Transport category (RID) : 2
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE7
Hazard identification number (RID) : 33
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
Acetonitrile For DNA Synthesis is not on the REACH Candidate List
Acetonitrile For DNA Synthesis 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 2; WGK No 8)
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 I-1
Store unit : 1 liter
Classification remarks : F ; 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
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with 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 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 4
Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
R11 Highly flammable
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R36 Irritating to eyes
F Highly flammable
Xi Irritant
Xn Harmful