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Document ID (ISN)53283
CIS number 90-27
Year 1989
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.104-1989
Title Acetonitrile
Original title Acétonitrile [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1989. 5p. 25 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Exposure limits (France, 1987) = 70mg/m3. Toxicity: irritation of upper respiratory tract; severe skin and eye irritation from contact with the liquid; dermatitis; neurotoxic effects; cyanosis. EC identification numbers and mandatory labelling codes: No.608-001-00-3; T, F; R11, R23/24/25, S16, S27, S44.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; acetonitrile; France
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; irritants; European Communities; fire hazards; hypoxia; data sheet; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; first aid; personal protective equipment; dermatitis
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Cyano compounds