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Isobutyronitrile |
CAS 78-82-0 | ||
(CH3)2CHCN |
RTECS TZ4900000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Isopropyl cyanide, 2-Methylpropanenitrile, 2-Methylpropionitrile |
DOT ID & Guide 2284 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 an almond-like odor. [Note: Forms cyanide in the body.] |
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MW: 69.1 |
BP: 219°F |
FRZ: -97°F |
Sol: Slight |
VP(130°F): 100 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.76 |
Fl.P: 47°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities 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: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush 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, nose, throat; 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 |