3-NITROBENZONITRILE
Safety Data Sheet
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                                                                        		DUDLEY CORPORATION 
                                                            		125 Kenyon Drive
                                                            		Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. PRODUCT: Syn: 3-Cyanonitrobenzene; Benzonitrile 3-nitro-; Benzonitrile, m-nitro; m-Cyanonitrobenzene; m-itrobenzonitrile CAS No: 619-24-9      Weight: 148.12               Formula: C7H4N2O2 

2. HAZARDOUS: GHS:  Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)            Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4)
      Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Cat 4)   Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)  Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
 Signal word:       WARNING                               	 
Hazard statement: H302 + H312     Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.  H332	Harmful if inhaled.			H412 	Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement: P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P330: Rinse mouth. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P363 Wash contaminated clothes before reuse. P270	 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.   P273 Avoid release to the environment. P271    Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.	   P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. P301 + P312+P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352:  IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 : IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at resting position P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P501 : Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

HMIS Class: Health hazard  2, Flammability   0,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard  2, Fire     0, Reactivity hazard   0
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION/INFO: 
Chemical                             		  CAS No.                     Percent                        Hazardous 
3-Nitrobenzonitrile       		  619-24-9                          99                                Yes 

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: rinse with water as precaution. Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Physician: Treat symptomatically & supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info: wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand, MSHA/NIOSH & full PPE. Irritating & highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Flash Pt:  N/A Auto-ignition Temp:  N/A
Special Haz: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)

6. ACCIDENT RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Sect 8. Spills: Sweep up or absorb material & place into a suitable clean, dry closed container for disposal.  Avoid generating dusty conditions.  Provide ventilation. Do not let product enter drains. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing & wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, & clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion & inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. 

8. EXPOSURE: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 
Chemical 			ACGIH                        NIOSH                      OSHA-Final / Vacated PEL’s
3-Nitrobenzonitrile		None listed	        None listed		None listed

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.  0.11mm thick nitrile. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator’s use. Hygiene: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of the workday. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance: Yellowish crystalline powder Melting Pt: 114-117°C  Solubility: Insoluble. 		 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY:  Avoid: Incompatibles, dust generation, excess heat. Stability: Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage & handling. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS#: DI4900000 	LD50: Oral Rat: 50 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: CAS# 619-24-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: LD50 Dermal - guinea pig - > 1.000 mg/kg	Remarks: Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. Skin and Appendages: Other:Hair.	

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Fate:  Harmful to aquatic life. Toxicity:  fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 60,2 mg/l - 96 h Toxicity to daphnia/aquatic: EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 48,1 mg/l - 48 h invertebrates

13. DISPOSAL: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete & accurate classifications. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. RCRA P-Series: None RCRA U: None. 

14. TRANSPORT INFO: Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA 311/312 Acute Health Hazard
Section 302 (RQ/TPQ) None of the chemicals in this product have an RQ or a TPQ. 
Section 313 No chemicals are reported under Section 313. 
STATE: CAS#619-24-9 is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL.
Pennsylvania & New Jersey Right to Know:   3-Nitrobenzonitrile CAS 619-24-9  
California No Significant Risk Level:  None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
WGK (Water Danger/Protection) No information available. Canada – DSL/NDSL CAS#619-24-6 is listed on Canada’s NDSL List. Canada – WHMIS This product has a  WHMIS classifications of D2B.  
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.