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Trifluoroacetonitrile

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[Flash Point]

-85
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Use water spray or fog nozzle to keep cylinder cool. Move cylinder away from fire if there is no risk. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Cylinder temperature should not exceed 125 F (52 C).
[Inhalation]

May be fatal if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Can cause rapid suffocation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. Skin contact may produce local frostbite, anesthesia and also may be irritating due to defatting action. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

26
[EC Safety Phrase]

38
[UN (DOT)]

1955
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator in nonventilated areas and/or for exposure above the TLV or PEL.
[Exposure Effects]

Very toxic by inhalation. nonflammable high-pressure liquid and gas.
[Appearance]

colorless gas
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Boiling Point]

-64
[Vapor Pressure]

16200 (25 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.08
[Heat Of Vaporization]

18.7 kJ/mol
[Vapor Density]

3.3
[Product Name]

Trifluoroacetonitrile
[Synonyms]

2,2,2-Trifluoroacetonitrile
Cyanotrifluoromethane
Perfluoroacetonitrile
Trifluoromethyl cyanide
Trifluoromethylcarbonitrile
[CAS]

"CASEN_353-85-5.htm">353-85-5
[Formula]

C2F3N
[Molecular Weight]

95.02
[EINECS]

206-542-6
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1742942
[Beilstein Reference]

4-02-00-00472
[Small spills/leaks]

Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen fluoride, Hydrogen cyanide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

1955
[Hazard Class]

2