Acrylonitrile
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CAS
107-13-1
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CH2=CHCN
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RTECS
AT5250000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Acrylonitrile monomer, AN, Cyanoethylene, Propenenitrile, 2-Propenenitrile, VCN, Vinyl cyanide
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DOT ID & Guide
1093 / 131P (inhibited)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1 ppm C 10 ppm [15-minute] [skin] See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL: [1910.1045] TWA 2 ppm C 10 ppm [15-minute] [skin]
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IDLH
Ca [85 ppm]
See: 107131
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Conversion
1 ppm = 2.17 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow liquid with an unpleasant odor. [Note: Odor can only be detected above the PEL.]
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MW: 53.1
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BP: 171°F
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FRZ: -116°F
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Sol: 7%
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VP: 83 mmHg
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IP: 10.91 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.81
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Fl.P: 30°F
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UEL: 17%
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LEL: 3.0%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, acids & alkalis; bromine; amines [Note: Unless inhibited (usually with methylhydroquinone), may polymerize spontaneously or when heated or in presence of strong alkali. Attacks copper.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1604; OSHA 37
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
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations (See Appendix E)
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; asphyxia; headache; sneezing; nausea, vomiting; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness; skin vesiculation; scaling dermatitis; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, central nervous system
Cancer Site
[brain tumors, lung & bowel cancer]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0092 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0008
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