Material Safety Data Sheet
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255 Norman.
Lachine (Montreal), Que (USA) CHEMTREC : 1(800) 424-9300 (24hrs)
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Section I. Product Identification and Uses
Product name NITROETHANE Not available.
CI#
C2H5NO2
Chemical formula 79-24-3
CAS#
AC-6650, 63573
Synonyms AC-6650
Code
75.07
Formula weight
Anachemia Canada.
Supplier Supersedes
255 Norman.
Lachine (Montreal), Que
H8R 1A3
For laboratory use only.
Material uses
Section II. Ingredients
Name CAS # % TLV
1) NITROETHANE 79-24-3 96 Exposure limits: ACGIH TWA 100 ppm
(307 mg/m3)
2) 2-NITROPROPANE 79-46-9 0-4 Exposure limits: ACGIH TWA 10 ppm
(36 mg/m3)
NITROETHANE:
Toxicity values of the
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1100 mg/kg (Rat). 860 mg/kg (Mouse).
hazardous ingredients
INTRAPERITONEAL (LD50): Acute: 310 mg/kg (Mouse).
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Section III. Physical Data
Colorless liquid. Agreeable odor.
Physical state and
appearance / Odor
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
163 ppm
Odor threshold
100% (V/V)
Percent volatile
-90癈
Freezing point
112 to 116癈
Boiling point
1.045 (Water = 1)
Specific gravity
2.58 (Air = 1)
Vapor density
15.6 mm of Hg (@ 20癈)
Vapor pressure
0.661
Water/oil dist. coeff.
1.2 (Butyl acetate = 1).
Evaporation rate
Soluble in water.
Solubility
Section IV. Fire and Explosion Data
CLOSED CUP: 28癈
Flash point
LOWER: 3.4%
Flammable limits
Auto-ignition temperature 414癈
Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Fire degradation
products
Use carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. Do not use dry chemical powder. Wear adequate personal protection
Fire extinguishing
to prevent contact with material or its combustion products. Self contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a
procedures
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles. Cool containing vessels with flooding quantities of water.
Flammable liquid. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back, eliminate all sources of
Fire and Explosion
ignition. Vapor forms explosive mixture with air. Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated.
Hazards
Contact with oxidizers may cause fire and/or explosion. Heating may cause an explosion. May be shock sensitive.
Avoid shock. Becomes more sensitive to detonation by contamination with certain chemicals such as amines and acids.
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section V. Toxicological Properties
Inhalation and ingestion. Eye contact. Skin contact. Skin absorption.
Routes of entry
Harmful by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. May be fatal. Irritant. May cause liver, kidney and brain damage. Acute
Effects of Acute
effects may be delayed. Target organs: blood, skin, liver, kidneys, respiratory system, central nervous system.
Exposure
100 ppm (2-NITROPROPANE) is immediately dangerous to life or health.
Causes irritation.
Eye
Causes skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. Liquid can be absorbed in toxic
Skin
amounts through intact skin. See inhalation.
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause coughing, dyspnea, central nervous
Inhalation
system depression (headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, incoordination, etc...), methemoglobinemia with
cyanosis, narcosis, and possibly death.
Causes gastrointestinal irritation. May cause liver, kidney, and lung damage. See inhalation.
Ingestion
Estimated fatal dose is 500 mg/kg (NITROETHANE).
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Section V. Toxicological Properties
May cause dermatitis, liver, kidney, and brain damage. 2-Nitropropane is carcinogenic, fetotoxic/embryotoxic and mutagenic.
Effects of Chronic
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicity of this substance has not been fully investigated.
Overexposure
Section VI. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the
Eye contact
entire surface. Call a physician.
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a
Skin contact
physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Discard contaminated leather articles such as shoes and belt.
Remove patient to fresh air. Administer approved oxygen supply if breathing is difficult. Administer artificial respiration or
Inhalation
CPR if breathing has ceased. Seek immediate medical attention.
If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
Ingestion
Seek immediate medical attention.
Section VII. Reactivity Data
Unstable. Conditions to avoid: High temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition, contamination,
Stability
shock.
Not available.
Hazardous decomp.
products
May react violently/explosively with bases, amines, alkalis, acids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, mercury salts, silver
Incompatibility
salts, hydrocarbons, combustible materials, hydroxides (calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide,
etc...). Contact with amines, metal oxides, alkalis, and acids may form shock/heat sensitive materials. May attack some
forms of plastics, rubbers and coatings.
Heat sensitive! Alkali or amine salts of nitroethane are explosive when dry. This material can explode when exposed to
Reaction Products
extreme shock in confined areas at elevated temperatures. When heated rapidly to temperatures of 335 to 382癈 it can
undergo explosive thermal decomposition. Added sensitivity to heat may result from mixing nitroethane with: amines,
strong alkalis, acids, and metal oxides, especially oxides of copper, cobalt, nickel, chromium, lead, and silver.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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Section VIII. Preventive Measures
Protective Clothing in Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.
case of spill and leak
Evacuate the area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Cover with an activated carbon adsorbent. Place in a suitable
Spill and leak
container and mark for disposal. Use non-sparking tools. Transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after
material pick up is complete. DO NOT empty into drains. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. DO NOT
touch spilled material.
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an after burner and scrubber. According to all applicable regulations. May be
Waste disposal
harmful to aquatic life. Can be dangerous if allowed to enter drinking water intakes. Do not contaminate domestic or
irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams, ponds, or rivers.
Store in a cool place away from heated areas, sparks, and flame. Store in a well ventilated area. Store away from incompatible
Storage and Handling
materials. Do not add any other material to the container. Do not wash down the drain. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray. In
case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Keep container tightly closed and dry. Manipulate under an
adequate fume hood. Watch for accumulation in low confined areas. Product is hygroscopic. Do not use pressure to dispense.
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Ground the container while dispensing. Ground all equipment
containing material. Use explosion proof equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Empty containers may contain a hazardous residue.
Handle and open container with care. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with a combustible material
(wood, paper, oil, clothing...). This product must be manipulated by qualified personnel. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash well after use. In accordance with good storage and handling practices. Do not allow smoking and food consumption while
handling. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label when possible.).
Section IX. Protective Measures
Splash goggles. Impervious gloves, apron, coveralls, and/or other resistant protective clothing. Sufficient to protect skin. A OSHA/MSHA jointly
Protective clothing
approved respirator is advised in the absence of proper environmental controls. If more than TLV, do not breathe vapor. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. Do not wear contact lenses. Make eye bath and emergency shower available. Ensure that eyewash station and safety
shower is proximal to the work-station location.
Engineering controls Use in a chemical fume hood to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation
equipment. Do not use in unventilated spaces.
Section X. Other Information
Special Precautions or Flammable liquid! Toxic! Carcinogen! Mutagen! Embryotoxic and/or foetotoxic! Irritant! Do
not breathe vapor. Avoid all contact with the product. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
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Use in a chemical fume hood. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Take precautionary
measures against static discharges. Bond and ground transfer containers and equipment to
avoid static accumulation. Use non-sparking tools. Contact with other material may cause fire
and/or explosion. May explode by detonation, heat or shock. When contaminated, it is very
sensitive. Handle and open container with care. Container should be opened only by a
technically qualified person.
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RTECS NO: KI5600000 (Nitroethane).
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RTECS NO: TZ5250000 (2-Nitropropane).
NFPA
Prepared by MSDS Department/D閜artement de F.S.. Validated 25-Feb-2010
Telephone# (514) 489-5711
While the company believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date hereof, the company makes no warranty with respect thereto
and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.
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