4-methyloxazole-5-carbonitrile

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation : Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of dust or fumes from overheating or combustion. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Eye contact : Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media : Dry chemical
Alcohol-resistant foam
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters
: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions : Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water
courses.
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling : Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Avoid exceeding of the given occupational exposure limits.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Engineering measures
For technical measures see above.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter.
Hand protection : Glove material: butyl-rubber
Consider the hazard characteristics of this product and any
special workplace conditions when selecting the appropriate
type of protective gloves.
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection : Choose body protection according to the amount and
concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid : Heat.
Materials to avoid : Water
Strong acids and strong bases
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition
products
: Possible decomposition products in case of hydrolysis are:
Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
Thermal decomposition : Decomposes on heating.
Violent runaway reaction can occur.
Hazardous reactions : Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Disposal considerations

Product : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
disposal company.
Contaminated packaging : Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.