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iso-PHTHALONITRILEICSC: 1583 (April 2005)
1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile
Isophthalodinitrile
m-Dicyanobenzene
CAS #: 626-17-5
UN #: 3276
EC Number: 210-933-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.  NO open flames.  Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. 

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Avoid inhalation of dust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin     Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Diarrhoea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
iso-PHTHALONITRILE ICSC: 1583
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides. 

Formula: C8H4N2
Molecular mass: 128.14
Sublimation point: >162°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.07
Vapour pressure: 1.33 Pa
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.42
Flash point: >150°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.39  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 mg/m3, as TWA 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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