International Chemical Safety Cards

NITROETHANE ICSC: 0817
NITROETHANE
C2H5NO2/CH3CH2NO2
Molecular mass: 75.1
CAS # 79-24-3
RTECS # KI5600000
ICSC # 0817
UN # 2842
EC # 609-035-00-1
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 28°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 28°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Headache.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES
    		• Redness.
    		Safety goggles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Abdominal pain. Sore throat.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
    		Fireproof. Separated from combustible and reducing substances.

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    R: 10-20/22
    S: 9-25-41
    UN Hazard Class: 3
    UN Packing Group: III
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    ICSC: 0817 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    NITROETHANE ICSC: 0817

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     May explode on heating rapidly to high temperature. Shock-sensitive compounds are formed with strong alkalies, acids or combination of amines and heavy metal oxides. The substance decomposes on heating above 300°C producing toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides). The substance is a strong reducing agent and reacts with oxidants. May attack some forms of plastic.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 100 ppm; 307 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1991-1992).
    PDK: 30 mg/m3 (USSR 1988).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 114°C
    Melting point: -50°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.053
    Solubility in water: moderate (4.5 ml/100 ml at 20°C)
    Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.08
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.6
    Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
    Flash point: 28°C
    Auto-ignition temperature: 414°C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.0-?
    ENVIRONMENTAL
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    NOTES
    In case of fire, intact vessels only to be approached after complete cool down. Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic substances.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G36
    NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 3;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0817 NITROETHANE
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