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Document ID (ISN)47081
CIS number 86-1893
Year 1986
Convention or series no. Arbeidsinspectie P 107
Author(s)
(Arbeidsinspectie)
Title Acetonitrile - Safe handling in ports
Original title Acetonitril - Veilige behandeling in de haven [in Dutch]
Bibliographic information Directoraat-Generaal van de Arbeid, Postbus 69, 2270 MA Voorburg, Netherlands, 2nd edition 1986. 14p. Price: Glds.0.50.
Abstract Contents of this data sheet: physical and chemical properties; hazards (toxicity and health damage, symptoms, high flammability); rules for transport and containers; declaration on docking and preparations for unloading; safety measures (tanks, barrels, etc. containing acetonitrile should be kept well away from any source of heat; detection and repair of leaks; elimination of spills; fire fighting; prevention of poisoning incidents, use of respirators; storage of acetonitrile in containers; slinging of barrels and cans; loading and unloading by pumping; first aid in case of contact with skin or eyes, or of ingestion or inhalation); marking of containers; extracts from relevant Netherlands regulations.
Descriptors (primary) flammable liquids; Netherlands; toxic substances; acetonitrile; dock work
Descriptors (secondary) transport of materials; first aid; personal protective equipment; data sheet; hazard identification; legislation; leak detection; fire prevention
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cyano compounds
Water transportation