Agent Name
Bromoacetonitrile
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Bromomethyl cyanide; Cyanomethyl bromide; Acetonitrile, bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Description
Pale yellow to light amber liquid; [CAMEO] Yellow, oily liquid; [MSDSonline]
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."
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 200 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Other Information
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