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Identification

Name:
2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionitrile
Synonyms:
  • 2-CIANO-2-PROPANOL
  • ACETONCIANHIDRINA
  • 2-METILACTONITRILO
CAS:
75-86-5
EC/EINECS:
200-909-4
Molecular Formula:
C4H7NO
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0611

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CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H330 : Fatal if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H310 : Fatal in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 1) : Acute toxicity

  • H300 : Fatal if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

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