How to deal wit the risk of Cyanoacetic acid

Potential Health Effects

Eye contact with Cyanoacetic acid may cause eye corrosion orburns; permanent eye damage is possible.

Skin contact with Cyanoacetic acid may cause skin corrosion, burns or ulcers. Skin absorption may occur in amounts capable of producing toxic effects.

Inhalation may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs with cough, difficult breathing or shortness of breath, possibly resulting in accumulation of fluid in the lungs with severe shortness of breath and bluish discoloration of the skin; symptoms may be delayed.

Ingestion may cause burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach with pain, vomiting, diarrhea and collapse of blood pressure

First Aid

INHALATION

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.

SKIN CONTACT

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

EYE CONTACT

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.

INGESTION

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately give 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable Properties

Flash Point: 226 F (108 C)

Hazardous gases/vapors produced in fire are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide and acetonitrile.

Extinguishing Media

Water Spray, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2.

Fire Fighting Instructions

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full protective equipment.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Safeguards (Personnel) NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.

Spill Clean Up

Shovel or sweep up.

Accidental Release Measures

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

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