| [Flash Point] 148 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this compound should be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Fire Potential] Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. | |
| [Ingestion] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Corrosive chemicals will destroy the membranes of the mouth, throat, and esophagus and, in addition, have a high risk of being aspirated into the victim's lungs during vomiting which increases the medical problems. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Transport the victim IMMEDIATELY to a hospital. | |
| [Inhalation] IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | |
| [Skin] IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas. | |
| [Eyes] First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Cough, rhinorrhea, sneezing, chest tightness, and laryngospasm may occur shortly following exposure due to the irritant effects. | |
| [Skin] Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation. | |
| [Eyes] See Inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] A metallic taste with a burning sensation of the tongue is common. Nausea is common; vomiting occurs occasionally. Epigastric discomfort and burping may occur if tear gas is swallowed. | |
| [Hazards] When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2810 | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). | |
| [Exposure Effects] Agitation and syncope, both attributed to panic, have been reported. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] NIOSH REL: C 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) [skin] OSHA PEL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) IDLH 2 mg/m3 | |
| [Poison Class] 2 | |
| [Appearance] White crystalline solid or light beige powder. Odor of pepper. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 95.2 - 95.8 | |
| [Boiling Point] 310 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.0005 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.389 g/cm3 (25 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.67 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 55.4 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] It is used primarily as an incapacitating agent, both by military & law enforcement personnel. It can be disseminated in burning grenades & weapon-fired projectiles, as an aerosol from the finely divided solid chemical, or from a solution of the chemical dissolved in methylene chloride or acetone. | |
| [Product Name] [(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile | |
| [Synonyms] [(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile [(2-Chlorophenyl)methylene]propanedinitrile Alonitrile o-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_2698-41-1.htm">2698-41-1 | |
| [Formula] C10H5ClN2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 188.62 | |
| [EINECS] 220-278-9 | |
| [RTECS] OO3675000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data; Primary Irritant | |
| [Merck] 12,2178 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1866635 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 2-09-00-00641 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] If a spill of this chemical occurs, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with acetone and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with acetone to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with acetone followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. | |
| [Incompatibilities] May react with strong oxidizers. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Decomposition] When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and cyanides. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2810 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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