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Glycolonitrile |
CAS 107-16-4 | ||
HOCH2CN |
RTECS AM0350000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Cyanomethanol, Formaldehyde cyanohydrin, Glycolic nitrile, Glyconitrile, Hydroxyacetonitrile |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: C 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) [15-minute] | ||
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| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.34 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless, odorless, oily liquid. [Note: Forms cyanide in the body.] |
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MW: 57.1 |
BP: 361°F (Decomposes) |
FRZ: <-98°F |
Sol: Soluble |
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VP(145°F): 1 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr(66°F): 1.10 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Liquid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Traces of alkalis (promote violent polymerization) |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH Up to 20 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 100 ppm: (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 250 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 | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |