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Administrative data

First-aid measures

If inhaled : Move to fresh air. Keep at rest. Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash immediately and thoroughly for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes). Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

Eye contact : Rinse with running water whilst keeping the eyes wide open (at least 15 minutes) Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not give anything to drink. Get immediate medical advice/ attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2) - Foam - powder - Water spray

Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.

Specific hazards during firefighting : Combustible liquid.Highly toxic gases are released.

Special protective equipment for firefighters : Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Special protective equipment for firefighters

Specific fire fighting methods : Cool containers/tanks with water spray.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.

Personal protective equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133). Wear suitable gloves. Tightly fitting safety goggles. Boots. Remove all sources of ignition.

Environmental precautions : Dam up. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Recovery : Collect spillage. Keep in properly labelled containers.

Decontamination/cleaning : Wash off with plenty of water. Recover the cleaning water for subsequent disposal.

Disposal : Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at the manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Storage conditions:

Recommended : Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep away from incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer - Keep away from: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases, Reducing materials.

Packaging materials - Recommended : Stainless steel road-tanker., Metallic drums.

Packaging materials - To be avoided : Certain plastic materials.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
3276
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
NITRILES,TOXIC,LIQUID,N.O.S.(2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE)
Chemical name:
2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE
Language:
English
Labels:
6.1
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
3276
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Labels:
6.1
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
3276
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
NITRILES,TOXIC,LIQUID,N.O.S.(2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE)
Chemical name:
2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE
Labels:
6.1
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
3276
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
NITRILES,TOXIC,LIQUID,N.O.S.(2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE)
Chemical name:
2-METHYLGLUTARONITRILE
Labels:
6.1
Remarksopen allclose all
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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in accordance with  REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation Article 18(4).  Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management systems is available at the manufacturing site.

Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream Processor/User of the Registrant’s intermediate.

Exposure controls:

Engineering measures : Use only in well-ventilated areas. Effective exhaust ventilation system. Avoid splashes.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Hand protection : Where there is a risk of contact with hands, use appropriate gloves. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.

Eye protection : Tightly fitting safety goggles

Skin and body protection : In case of contact through splashing: Complete suit protecting against chemicals. Complete head face and neck protectionRemove and wash contaminated clothing.

Hygiene measures : Emergency equipment immediately accessible, with instructions for use. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Protective measures : Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the potential hazards and/or risks that may occur during use.

Environmental exposure controls:

General advice : Dam up. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Stability and reactivity

Stability : Stable at room temperature.

Incompatible materials:

- Strong oxidizing agents

- Strong acids and strong bases

- Reducing agents

Decomposition products : On combustion forms: highly toxic gases. Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)

Disposal considerations

Product Disposal

Prohibition : Avoid release to the environment.

Advice on Disposal : Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.

Measures for waste avoidance. : Do not dispose of the product at a rubbish tip.

Advice : Clean with cold water. Recover the cleaning water and dispose of at a specialist site.

Reason for waste disposal : Reuse or recycle following washing.

Other data : Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and national regulations.