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n-Butyronitrile |
CAS 109-74-0 | ||
CH3CH2CH2CN |
RTECS ET8750000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Butanenitrile, Butyronitrile, 1-Cyanopropane, Propyl cyanide, n-Propyl cyanide |
DOT ID & Guide 2411 131 |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 8 ppm (22 mg/m3) | ||
OSHA PEL: none | |||
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.83 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a sharp, suffocating odor. [Note: Forms cyanide in the body.] |
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MW: 69.1 |
BP: 244°F |
FRZ: -170°F |
Sol(77°F): 3% |
VP: 14 mmHg |
IP: 11.67 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.81 |
Fl.P: 62°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 1.65% |
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers & reducing agents, strong acids & bases |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 1606 (adapt) See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 80 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 200 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) Up to 400 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister (APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 1000 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; headache, dizziness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), confusion, convulsions; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system |
See also: INTRODUCTION |