Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value Profile: Acetonitrile

October 2017
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2017-203
Cover Shot of IDLH Acetonitrile 2017-203

The purpose of this technical report is to present the IDLH value for Acetonitrile  (CAS® No. 75-05-8). The scientific basis, toxicologic data, and risk assessment approach used to derive the IDLH value are summarized to ensure transparency and scientific credibility.

In October 2017, Table 2 was revised for accuracy. This revision did not affect the current IDLH value.

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Value Profile: Acetonitrile.

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