Product ID:ACRYLONITRILE, INHIBITED
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEEQX
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

ACRYLONITRILE, INHIBITED

CAS: 107-13-1

Fraction By Weight: >99%

METHYLHYDROQUINONE

CAS: 95-71-6

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes IARC:Yes OSHA:Yes
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation, itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain,
irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, bluish skin
color, suffocation, convulsions, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: digestive
disorders, reproductive effects, cancer SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), allergic reactions,
blisters, suffocation LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported
in short term exposure EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns,
tearing, eye damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in
short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: suffocation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: reproductive effects, cancer
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: When safe to enter area, remove from exposure.
Use a bag valve mask or similar device to perform artificial
respiration (rescue breathing) if needed. Get medical attention
immediately. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry
contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Contact
local poison control center or physician immediately. Never make an
unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. When vomiting occurs,
keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is
unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately.
ANTIDOTE: amyl nitrite, inhalation; sodium nitrite, intravenous;
sodium thiosulfate, infusion; oxygen.

Flash Point:30.0 F (-1.1 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:898 F (481 C)
Lower Limits:3%
Upper Limits:17%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
regular foam, alcohol resistant foam Large fires: Use regular foam
or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not get water inside container. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay
away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area:
Cool containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor
nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then
take the following precautions: Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Withdraw
immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or
any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank
truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Water may be
ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Moderate explosion
hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive. May explode when heated.
The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at
distant ignition sources and flash back.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Notify State Emergency
Response Commission for storage or use at amounts greater than or
equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in
local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40 CFR 355.30). Protect
from physical damage. Store outside or in a detached building.
Store with flammable liquids. Keep separated from incompatible
substances. Monitor inhibitor content. Secure to prevent tipping.
Use diking sufficient to contain total contents plus 10%. Keep
separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 20 ppm Any
chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic
vapor cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator with a full
facepiece. 100 ppm Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full
facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any supplied-air
respirator with a full facepiece. Any self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece. 4000 ppm Any supplied-air
respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. For Unknown
Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any
supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with
a separate escape supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus
that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode. Escape - Any chemical cartridge
respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any self-contained breathing apparatus.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. OSHA
REGULATED SUBSTANCES: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1045.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ACRYLONITRILE, INHIBITED: ACRYLONITRILE: 2 ppm OSHA TWA 10 ppm OSHA
ceiling 15 minute(s) 2 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 1 ppm NIOSH recommended
TWA 8 hour(s) (skin) 10 ppm NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)
(skin)

Boiling Pt:172-174 F (78-79 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-119 to -117 F (-84 to -83 C)
Vapor Pres:83 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:1.83
Spec Gravity:0.8060
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.5 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:7.35%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:pungent
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:May polymerize violently or
explosively. May explode if heated in closed container.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat. Minimize contact with material. Keep out of water supplies
and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
cyanide compounds Thermal decomposition products: cyanide compounds
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:May polymerize violently or
explosively. Avoid contact with curing agents, accelerators, and/or
initiators.

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): U009. Dispose in accordance with
all applicable regulations.

Toxicological Information:ACRYLONITRILE, INHIBITED: IRRITATION DATA:
500 mg skin-human; 500 mg skin-rabbit severe; 100 mg eyes-rabbit
moderate TOXICITY DATA: 333 ppm/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 63
mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 78 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA: Carcinogen; NTP: Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Human
Inadequate Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH:
A2 -Suspected Human Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation,
skin Corrosive: eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Highly Toxic: dermal
absorption Toxic: inhalation, ingestion TARGET ORGANS: blood,
immune system (sensitizer) TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC
DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL
DATA: Solvents may enhance the toxic effects.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 9300 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) INVERTEBRATE TOXICITY:
10950 ug/L 48 hour(s) EC50 (Immobilization) Water flea (Daphnia
magna) FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 48 ug/L 1-28 hour(s)
BCF (Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 9.94 ug/L

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Acrylonitrile, inhibited ID NUMBER: UN1093 HAZARD CLASS OR
DIVISION: 3 PACKING GROUP: I LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable
liquid; Poison QUANTITY LIMITATIONS: PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR:
Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: 30 L

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Acrylonitrile: 10000LBSTPQ
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR
355.40): Acrylonitrile: 100LBSRQ SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS
311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: Yes REACTIVE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA
TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Acrylonitrile
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Acrylonitrile: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Acrylonitrile Cancer
(Jul 01, 1987)