ICSC 1546 - METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE

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METHYLDIBROMOGLUTARONITRILE

ICSC: 1546
_{October 2004}

Glutaronitrile, 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-
1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane
2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)pentanedinitrile

CAS No: 35691-65-7
RTECS No: MA5599000

C₆H₆Br₂N₂
Molecular mass: 265.94

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		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.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK: value not established but data is available; Sh; (DFG 2004).	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 212°C Melting point: 51-52°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: none

NOTES

Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Do NOT take working clothes home.

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