Propiononitrile

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

- General advice:

- Following inhalation:

 Get medical attention immediately.  Call a poison center or physician.  Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.  If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus.  If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.  It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.  If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.  Maintain an open airway.  Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.  In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.  The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

- Following skin contact:

 Get medical attention immediately.  Call a poison center or physician.  Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.  Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.  Wash clothing before reuse.  Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.

- Following eye contact:

 Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.  Check for and remove any contact lenses.  Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.  Get medical attention.

- Following ingestion:

 Get medical attention immediately.  Call a poison center or physician.  Wash out mouth with water.  Remove dentures if any.  Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.  If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink.  Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous.  Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.  If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.  Maintain an open airway.  Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

- Most important symptoms and effects:

Inhalation - Fatal if inhaled.

Skin Contact - Fatal in contact with skin.  May cause skin irritation.

Eye Contact - Causes eye irritation.

Ingestion  - Fatal if swallowed.

Over-exposure signs/symptoms

Inhalation - May cause headache, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, cyanosis, rapid heart beat, unconsciousness and possible death.

Skin Contact - May cause headache, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, cyanosis, rapid heart beat, unconsciousness and possible death.  Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation, redness

Eye Contact - Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation; watering; redness

Ingestion - Fatal if swallowed.

Fire-fighting measures

- Suitable extinguishing media:

Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.

- Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use water jet

- Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Highly flammable liquid and vapor.  In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion.  The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground.  Vapors may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

- Hazardous thermal decomposition products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide, Ammonia.

- Advice for fire fighter:  Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire.  No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.  Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk.  Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Accidental release measures

- Personal precautions:

 No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.  Evacuate surrounding areas.  Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.  Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area.  Do not breathe vapor or mist.  Provide adequate ventilation.  Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.  Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

- Protective equipment and emergency procedures:

 If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in Section 8 of the SDS on suitable and unsuitable materials.  See also the SDS information in Section 6 "For non-emergency personnel".

- Environmental precautions:

 Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.  Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).  Water polluting material.  May be harmful to the environment if released in large quantities.

- Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Small spill: Stop leak if without risk.  Move containers from spill area.  Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.  Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble.  Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.  Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Large Spill:  Stop leak if without risk.  Move containers from spill area.  Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.  Approach release from upwind.  Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.  Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows.  Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see Section 13 of the SDS).  Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.  Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product.

Handling and storage

- Precautions for safe handling:

Protective measures: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).  Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.  Do not breathe vapor or mist.  Do not ingest.  Avoid release to the environment.  Use only with adequate ventilation.  Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.  Do not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated.  Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use.  Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source.  Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment.  Use only non-sparking tools.  Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.  Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.  Do not reuse container.

Advice on general occupational hygiene:  Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed.  Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.  Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.  See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.

- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:  Store in accordance with local regulations.  Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and drink.  Store locked up.  Eliminate all ignition sources.  Separate from oxidizing materials.  Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.  Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.  Do not store in unlabeled containers.  Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Seveso Directive - Reporting thresholds (in tonnes)

Danger criteria

Category                                   Notification and MAPP Threshold       Safety Report Threshold

H2: Acute toxicity 2 any route of entry or Acute toxicity 3 Inhalation route of entry       50       200

P5c: Flammable liquids 2 and 3 not falling under P5a or P5b                     5000       50000

1: Very toxic                                          5       20

7b: Highly flammable (R11)                                   5000       50000

9ii: Toxic for the environment                                   200       500

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN2404

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Propionitrile

Chemical name:

Propionitrile

Language:

English

Labels:

Flammable, Poison

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN2404

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Propionitrile

Chemical name:

Propionitrile

Language:

English

Labels:

Flammable, Poison

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2404

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Propionitrile

Chemical name:

Propionitrile

Labels:

Flammable, Poison

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN2404

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Propionitrile

Chemical name:

Propionitrile

Labels:

Flammable, Poison

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures - Use only with adequate ventilation.  Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.  The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits.  Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

2. Organisational protection measures - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

3. Hand protection - Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.  Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties.  It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers.  In the case of mixtures, consisting of several substances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated.  Recommended:> 8 hours (breakthrough time): neoprene rubber

butyl rubber

4. Feet protection - Please see Body Protection.

5. Body protection - Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.  When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti-static protective clothing.  For the greatest protection from static discharges, clothing should include anti-static overalls, boots and gloves.  Recommended: chemical-resistant protective suit Not recommended: Leather. nitrile rubber

6. Eye protection - Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.  If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection:  chemical splash goggles.  Recommended: chemical splash goggles and/or face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be required instead.

7. Respiratory protection - Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.  Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.  Recommended:  Approved/certified respirator with organic vapor cartridge or suppied Air Respirator (SCBA).

Stability and reactivity

1. Reactivity

- No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

2. Chemical stability

- The product is stable.

3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

- Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

4. Conditions to avoid

- Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).  Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat or sources of ignition.  Do not allow vapor to accumulate in low or confined areas.

5. Incompatible materials

- Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials

6. Hazardous decomposition products - Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.  Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements.  Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.  Waste should not be disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction. Waste packaging should be recycled.  Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.  This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.  Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out.  Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Vapor from product residues may create a highly flammable or explosive atmosphere inside the container.  Do not cut, weld or grind used containers unless they have been cleaned thoroughly internally.  Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.