*This SDS for user in JP - Not correspond to the regulation of other countries.

TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Benzalmalononitrile
Product code: B0947
Company: TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Address: 4-10-2, Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan
Responsible department: Global Business Department
Telephone: +81-3-5640-8872
Fax: +81-3-5640-8902
e-mail: [email protected]
Revision number: 1

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
PHYSICAL HAZARDS Not classified
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
Label elements
Pictograms or hazard symbols

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements Toxic if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
[Prevention] Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves, eye protection.
[Response] IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse
mouth.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical
advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get
medical advice or attention.
[Storage] Store locked up.
[Disposal] Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national
regulations.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Components: Benzalmalononitrile
Percent: >98.0%(GC)
CAS RN: 2700-22-3
Synonyms: Benzylidenemalononitrile
Chemical Formula: C10H6N2
Notice Through Official Gazettes Reference Number
ENCS: Not Listed
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with
plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.

Protection of first-aiders: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves
and air-tight goggles.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical: generate poisonous fume.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable
fire-extinguishing method according to the surrounding situation is used.
Uninvolved persons should evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the
surroundings: Remove movable containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment
equipment for firefighters:

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of
protective equipment and spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the
emergency procedures: leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance
up: with appropriate laws and regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective
equipment. Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after
handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be
generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material: Comply with laws.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye
bath.
Control parameters: Not set up
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied air
respirator, etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government
standards and follow local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Solid
Form: Crystal - Powder
Colour: White - Pale yellow
Odour: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: 85°C
Boiling point/range: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
Upper: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Solubility(ies):
[Water] No data available
[Other solvents]
Soluble: Methanol

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No data available
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
products:

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity: ihl-mus LC:>1450 mg/kg
ipr-mus LDLo:30 mg/kg
unr-rat LDLo:40 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
RTECS Number: OO3500000

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative No data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law (PaM 3/mol): No data available
Other adverse effects: No data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix
material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: 6.1: Toxic substance.
UN-No: 3439
Proper shipping name: Nitriles, solid, toxic, n.o.s.
Packing group: III
Specific precautionary
transport measures and
conditions:

15. JAPANESE REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poisonous and Deleterious on Deleterious Substances List.
Substances Control Law:
Law for safety of vessels: Hazardous materials notification, Schedule form No.1 Toxic substance

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The reference company name of written contents
Company: TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Address: 4-10-2, Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan
Department: Global Business Department
Telephone: +81-3-5640-8872
Fax: +81-3-5640-8902
This SDS was prepared sincerely on the basis of the information we could obtained, however, any warranty shall not be given regarding the
data contained and the assessment of hazards and toxicity. Prior to use, please investigate not only the hazards and toxicity information but
also the laws and regulations of the organization, area and country where the products are to be used, which shall be given the first priority.
The products are supposed to be used promptly after purchase in consideration of safety. Some new information or amendments may be
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The stated cautions are for normal handling only. In case of special handling, sufficient care should be taken, in addition to the safety
measures suitable for the situation. All chemical products should be treated with the recognition of "having unknown hazards and toxicity",
which differ greatly depending on the conditions and handling when in use and/or the conditions and duration of storage. The products must
be handled only by those who are familiar with specialized knowledge and have experience or under the guidance of those specialists
throughout use from opening to storage and disposal. Safe usage conditions shall be set up on each user's own responsibility.