Material Safety Data Sheet
3-CYANO-2-OXO-PROPANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER       

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 3-CYANO-2-OXO-PROPANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER 
Remark: Sodium salt form
Catalog Numbers: SC-14619

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#53544-13-1
Chemical Name: 3-CYANO-2-OXO-PROPANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER       
Percent  95%min
EINECS/ELINCS: Not available
Hazard Codes: Not available
Risk Phrases: Not available

Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards: no data reported
GHS Classification : no data reported
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Signal word: None
Hazard statement(s): No data reported.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:  May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin:  May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. 
Eyes:  May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion  Toxic if swallowed.
Chronic: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
General advice : Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact : Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact : Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Hazardous combustion products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx).

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal precautions : Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. 

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
Skin: Wear safety chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: solid
Color: Off-white.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available. 
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.  
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Water Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C6H6NO3
Molecular Weight: 141.12

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. 
Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available
Conditions to avoid: no data available
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen
chloride gas
Other decomposition products - no data available 

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50: no data available
Inhalation LC50: no data available
Dermal LD50: no data available
Other information on acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Toxicity: no data available
Persistence and degradability: no data available
Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
Mobility in soil: no data available
PBT and vPvB assessment: no data available
Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. 
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product. 

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                         IMDG: -                                                  IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                      IMDG: -                                                     IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -                      IMDG: -                                                     IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                   IMDG Marine pollutant: no                       IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
      Hazard Class:Xi
        Risk Phrases:
            Not reported
       Safety Phrases:
            Not reported

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities
from the use of this product or information contained herein.