ACETONITRILE

ACETONITRILE PRA

Methyl Cyanide

Article No.

0017E

Grade

PRA

Purity

99.8%

CAS No.

75-05-8

Molecular Formula

CH₃CN

Molecular Weight

41.05

H.S. Code

2926.9000

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear Colorless

Odour

Ether odor

pH value

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-46°C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

524°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable

Flash point [°C]

2°C

Boiling point [°C]

81.6°C

Evaporation rate

5.79

Vapour pressure [20°C]

9.7kPa

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

Vapour density

1.4

Density [g/cm3]

0.786

Relative density, gas (air=1)

1.4

Solubility in water [% weight]

Complete

Packings

1000 ml (01000)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Assay	Min 99.8%
Boiling Point	About 81 deg C
Acidity	Max 0.0005 meq/g
Water (H2O)	Max 0.2%
Specific gravity (at 20°C)	0.784
Residue on evaporation	Max 0.0005%
P.R.A Test (Lindane) by GC	Max 5 ng/l

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1648
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H302-H312-H319-H332
Precaution Statement: P210-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338

Revision Date : 27-Aug-2022

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