| Agent Name |
Bromoacetonitrile |
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| CAS Number |
590-17-0 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-Br-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Bromomethyl cyanide; Cyanomethyl bromide; Acetonitrile, bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922 |
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| Category |
Nitriles |
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| Description |
Pale yellow to light amber liquid; [CAMEO] Yellow, oily liquid; [MSDSonline] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; A corrosive substance that causes lacrimation; [CAMEO] Toxic by inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion; Causes burns; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash Point > 200 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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