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Succinonitrile

Synonyms & Trade Names
Butanedinitrile; 1,2-Dicyanoethane; Dinile; Ethylene cyanide; Ethylene dicyanide; Succinic dinitrile
CAS No.
110-61-2
RTECS No.
WN3850000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
NCCH2CH2CN
Conversion
1 ppm = 3.28 mg/m3
IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 6 ppm (20 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
: none
Measurement Methods

NIOSH Nitriles Crit. Doc.
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless, odorless, waxy solid. [Note: Forms cyanide in the body.]
MW:
80.1
BP:
509°F		 MLT: 134°F
Sol:
13%		 VP(212°F): 2 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
0.99
Fl.P:
270°F
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; headache, dizziness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), confusion, convulsions; blurred vision; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 60 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 150 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode

Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

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

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1497
 

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