Product Identification

Product Name

Bromoacetonitrile

Synonyms

2-Bromoacetonitrile
Bromoacetonitrile
Bromomethyl cyanide
Cyanomethyl bromide

CAS

590-17-0

Formula

C2H2BrN

Molecular Weight

119.96

EINECS

209-672-1

RTECS

AL7970000

RTECS Class

Mutagen

Beilstein/Gmelin

956569

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-00531

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Pale yellow to light amber liquid.

Solubility in water

Soluble

Melting Point

-36

Boiling Point

150

Density

1.771 g/cm3

Partition Coefficient

.82

Refractive Index

1.48 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area.

Handling

Use only in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Poison by ingestion. May cause headache. May cause nausea and vomiting.

Inhalation

Causes respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Toxic if inhaled.

Skin

Causes skin irritation. Toxic in contact with skin.

Eyes

Causes eye irritation. Lachrymator.

Hazards

Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.

EC Risk Phrase

R 23/24/25 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

3279

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

110

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Fire Potential

This chemical is probably combustible.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong acids - strong bases - strong oxidizing agents - strong reducing agents.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.

Combustion Products

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

3279

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I; II