| [Flash Point] 106 | |
| [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] Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] Harmful if inhaled. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Lachrymator. | |
| [Hazards] When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 20/21/22 36 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36/37/39 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2810 | |
| [Personal Protection] 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. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless - light yellow liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Slightly soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 18 | |
| [Boiling Point] 243 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] .03 | |
| [Density] 0.9922 g/cm3 (22 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.91 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 48.0 kJ/mol | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.5190 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] 4-Methylacetonitrile | |
| [Synonyms] (p-Methylphenyl)acetonitrile 2-(4-Methylphenyl)acetonitrile 4-Methylbenzeneacetonitrile 4-Methylbenzyl cyanide 4-Methylphenylacetonitrile p-Methylbenzyl cyanide | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_2947-61-7.htm">2947-61-7 | |
| [Formula] C9H9N | |
| [Molecular Weight] 131.18 | |
| [EINECS] 220-963-2 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1099645 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-09-00-01796 | |
| [EC Class] irritant | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Disposal Code] 6 | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2810 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III | |
| [HS Code] 2926 90 95 |
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