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Product Name: Glutaronitrile
Chemical Formula: C5H6N2
CAS Number: 111-69-3
Synonyms: Pentanedinitrile, 1,5-dicyanopentane
Chemical Family: Nitriles
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Recommended Uses: Intermediate for pharmaceuticals, organic synthesis
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GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), Eye irritation, Specific target organ toxicity
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or inhaled; Causes serious eye irritation
Pictograms: Skull & Crossbones, Exclamation Mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapours; Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area; Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, eye protection
Health Hazards: May affect the central nervous system, can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea; Risk of cyanosis due to nitrile group; Eye and skin irritation risk
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects; Avoid release into environment
Other Hazards: Vapours heavier than air, may cause asphyxiation in confined spaces
Chemical Name: Glutaronitrile
CAS Number: 111-69-3
Concentration: 98-100%
Impurities: Water (<1%), trace organic solvents from manufacturing process
Additives: None intentionally added
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; Seek medical attention immediately; Provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes; Seek medical attention for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; Remove contact lenses; Continue rinsing; Seek prompt medical attention
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; Rinse mouth thoroughly; Give small amount of water if victim is conscious; Seek immediate medical attention
Note to Doctor: Treat symptomatically; Monitor for respiratory difficulty and cyanosis; Administer supportive care as needed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known
Specific Hazards: Produces toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides if combusted
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Firefighting Procedures: Cool containers with water spray; Move containers from area if safe; Prevent runoff from entering drains or water courses
Explosion Hazard: Can form flammable mixtures with air; Vapours may travel and ignite at distant locations
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel; Ventilate area; Avoid breathing vapour; Use protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe; Do not let product enter drains or surface water
Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spill with inert absorbent material (sand, earth, vermiculite); Collect waste in suitable, closed containers; Dispose of in accordance with regulations
Decontamination: Wash contaminated area with water and detergent
Recommendations: Inform authorities if large quantities enter waterways or sewer system
Handling: Work in well-ventilated locations; Wear protective gloves, goggles, clothing; Avoid direct contact or inhalation
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed, properly labelled containers; Keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis; Avoid contact with copper, copper alloys
Storage Temperature: Keep in cool, dry place at ambient temperature or lower
Special Precautions: Use explosion-proof electrical fittings; Ground containers during transfer
Exposure Limits: No established ACGIH, OSHA, or NIOSH limits; Use industry best practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, fume hoods, or process enclosures
Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory protection (approved respirator), impermeable gloves (nitrile, neoprene), chemical safety goggles, full-face shield, chemical-resistant apron or suit
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling; Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse; Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling
Monitoring: Air monitoring for cyanide and organic vapours in work area recommended in case of large-scale use
Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odour: Faintly sweet, acrid
Odour Threshold: Not established
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: -29°C
Boiling Point: 242°C
Flash Point: 115°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Combustible liquid
Explosive Limits: Lower: 1.2%; Upper: Not established
Vapour Pressure: 0.08 mmHg at 25°C
Vapour Density: 3.1 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.97 (water = 1)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): log Kow 0.3
Auto-ignition Temperature: 365°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not specified
Viscosity: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: May react with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Reactions: Heating or contact with incompatible substances may produce toxic cyanide fumes
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides
Polymerization: Not known to occur
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flames, incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, alkalis, copper, copper alloys
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 84 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 220 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4h): 0.38 mg/L
Effects of Overexposure: Nausea, headache, dizziness, cyanosis, convulsions, respiratory difficulty
Route of Exposure: Inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, eye contact
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may affect central nervous system, liver, kidneys
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP or OSHA
Mutagenicity: Data insufficient
Reproductive Effects: Evidence not conclusive in humans
Irritation/Corrosivity: Causes skin and eye irritation
Sensitization: Data insufficient for respiratory or skin sensitization
Target Organs: Central nervous system, blood, respiratory system
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at low concentrations; Toxic for fish and aquatic invertebrates
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable; Persists in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low (log Kow indicates low bioaccumulation risk)
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility expected based on water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: Can impact micro-organisms in wastewater treatment plants; Avoid release to surface or ground water
Regulational Impact: Governed under aquatic pollution prevention guidelines in several jurisdictions
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of product and contaminated materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations; Incineration recommended for small quantities in controlled facility
Uncleaned Packaging: Containers should be emptied completely and disposed of as hazardous waste
Sewage Disposal: Not permitted; Do not discharge into drains or water courses
Recommended Practices: Use approved waste disposal contractors; Provide full documentation
Contaminated Materials: Treat all soiled rags, absorbents, PPE as toxic waste
Recycling: No established recycling process
UN Number: UN 2810
UN Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s. (Glutaronitrile)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II (medium danger)
Labels: Toxic
Special Precautions: Ensure containers are tightly sealed and labelled; Keep away from food and feedstuffs during transport
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Transport in Bulk: Follows IMDG, IATA, ADR guidelines
OSHA Status: Considered hazardous under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
TSCA: Listed in the US Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH Registration: Registered or pre-registered in the EU
WHMIS Canada: Classified as toxic, D1A/D2B
SARA Title III: Subject to reporting requirements under Sections 302/313
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Inventory Status: Listed in Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL), China (IECSC), EU (EINECS), Japan (ENCS), Philippines (PICCS), South Korea (KECI), US (TSCA)
Other Regulations: Subject to additional state, local, and international regulations; Always check specific legal requirements for your region
