Acetonitrile

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CAS #	EC Number	Hill Formula	Chemical Formula	Molar Mass	Grade Value
75-05-8	200-835-2	C₂H₃N	CH₃CN	41.05 g/mol	ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point	81.6 °C (1013 hPa)
Density	0.786 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit	3.0 – 17 %(V)
Flash point	2 °C
Ignition temperature	524 °C
Melting Point	-45.7 °C
Vapor pressure	97 hPa (20 °C)

Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)	H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H312 + H332: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)	P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal Word	Danger
RTECS	AL7700000
Storage class	3 Flammable liquids
WGK	WGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal	1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.

Safety Information
Hazard Symbols	Harmful Flammable
Categories of danger	highly flammable, harmful, irritant
R Phrase	R 11-20/21/22-36 Highly flammable.Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Irritating to eyes.
S Phrase	S 16-36/37 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Storage and Shipping Information
Storage	Store at +5°C to +30°C.

Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID	UN 1648 Acetonitril, 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR	UN 1648 ACETONITRILE, 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code	UN 1648 ACETONITRILE, 3, II

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