Dust entry

Malononitrile

White powder or colorless crystals. [Note: Melts above 90°F. Forms cyanide in the body.] Chemical & Physical Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations Properties: (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): MW: 66.1 Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH BP: 426°F Eyes: Prevent eye contact 80 mg/m3: Sa Sol: 13% Wash skin: When contam 200 mg/m3: Sa:Cf Fl.P

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, nose, throat; head, dizz, lass, conf, convuls; Skin: Water wash immedTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys, CNS, CVS Swallow: Medical attention immed

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Malononitrile. Physical description: White powder or colorless crystals. [Note: Melts above 90°F. Forms cyanide in the body.] Chemical & Physical Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations Properties: (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): MW: 66.1 Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH BP: 426°F Eyes: Prevent eye contact 80 mg/m3: Sa Sol: 13% Wash skin: When contam 200 mg/m3: Sa:Cf Fl.P

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection