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CYANOGENICSC: 1390 (October 2001)
Dicyanogen
Ethanedinitrile
Oxalonitrile
CAS #: 460-19-5
UN #: 1026
EC Number: 207-306-5

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with strong oxidizing agents.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.  Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with dry powder, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. 

 AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! 
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Convulsions. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. Unconsciousness. Vomiting.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Refer for medical attention. See Notes. 
Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.  Cold-insulating gloves.  ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion      

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool. 
PACKAGING
 
CYANOGEN ICSC: 1390
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS GAS OR COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with acids. This produces highly toxic gases such as hydrogen cyanide. 

Formula: C2N2
Molecular mass: 52.04
Boiling point: -21.2°C
Melting point: -27.9°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.95 (-21°C)
Solubility in water, ml/100ml at 20°C: 450
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.8
Flash point: Flammable gas
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 6.6-42.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.07  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in respiratory failure and collapse. Exposure far above the OEL could cause death. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 ppm as STEL.
MAK: 11 mg/m3, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: D 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: F, T, N; R: 11-23-50/53; S: (1/2)-23-45-60-61 

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