Tetramethyl succinonitrile
- TMSN
- Tetramethylbutanedinitrile
- Tetramethylsuccinic acid dinitrile
Tetramethyl succinonitrile | |
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| Formula | C8H12N2 |
| Structure | |
| Description | White crystals. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 3333-52-6 |
| RTECS | WN4025000 |
| RTECS class | Reproductive Effector |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1752813 |
| Beilstein Reference | 4-02-00-02054 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-2926 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C8H12N2 |
| Formula mass | 136.22 |
| Melting point, °C | 172 |
| Boiling point, °C | 264 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 0.01 (25 C) |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 4.7 |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | 0.40 |
| Heat of fusion | 6.9 kJ/mol |
| Heat of vaporization | 50.2 kJ/mol |
| Heat of combustion | -4881 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Handling | All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Protection | Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. |
| Respirators | Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern. |
| Small spills/leaks | Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with alcohol, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with alcohol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by washing with a strong soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminate area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. |
| Stability | No data. |
| Incompatibilities | Incompatible with acids; mixing nitriles with strong oxidizing acids can lead to extremely violent reactions Incompatible with other oxidizing agents such as peroxides and epoxides Can react vigorously with reducing agents Can react violently with (LiAlH4 + H2O). |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 116 | |||
| Fire fighting | Fires involving this compound should be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |||
| Fire potential | This material is probably combustible. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 3 | ||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | TLV: 0.5 ppm; 2.8 mg/m3 as TWA (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992). OSHA PEL: TWA 3 mg/m3 (0.5 ppm) skin NIOSH REL: TWA 3 mg/m3 (0.5 ppm) skin NIOSH IDLH: 5 ppm |
| Poison_Class | 2 |
| Exposure effects | |
| Ingestion | See inhalation. |
| Inhalation | Symptoms: headache, nausea; convulsions, coma; liver, kidney, gastrointestinal effects Target Organs: central nervous system, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract . |
| Skin | See inhalation. |
| Eyes | See inhalation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. MMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. |
| Inhalation | IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. |
| Skin | IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas. |
| Eyes | First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. |
| Transport. |