11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 1,000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrile
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male and female - 1,400 mg/kg
Remarks: (ECHA)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrile
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrile
Remarks: Possible damages: slight irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrile
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Patch test: - Human
Result: negative
Remarks: (IUCLID)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrile
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Remarks: The value is given in analogy to the following substances: benzonitrileCarcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
After absorption:
Vertigo
Headache
Drowsiness confusion
Impairment of vision drop in blood pressure respiratory paralysis
Coma
Unconsciousness
Convulsions
The following applies to cyanogen compounds/ nitriles in general: utmost caution! Release of hydrocyanic acid is possible - blockade of cellular respiration. Cardiovascular disorders, dyspnoea, unconsciousness.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.