ICSC 1546 - METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE

METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE	ICSC: 1546 (October 2004)
Glutaronitrile, 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)- 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane 2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)pentanedinitrile

CAS #: 35691-65-7

EC Number: 252-681-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 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. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE

ICSC: 1546

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₆H₆Br₂N₂ Molecular mass: 265.94 Boiling point: 212°C Melting point: 51-52°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₆H₆Br₂N₂
Molecular mass: 265.94
Boiling point: 212°C
Melting point: 51-52°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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