ICSC 0129 - 2-CHLOROANILINE

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2-CHLOROANILINE	ICSC: 0129 (October 2000)
Fast yellow GC base o-Chloroaniline 2-Chloroaminobenzene 1-Amino-2-chlorobenzene

CAS #: 95-51-2

UN #: 2019

EC Number: 202-426-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use powder. Use foam. Use carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Dizziness. Headache. Shortness of breath. Nausea. Vomiting. Convulsions. Weakness. Confusion. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

2-CHLOROANILINE

ICSC: 0129

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).	Formula: C₆H₆ClN / (C₆H₄)Cl(NH₂) Molecular mass: 127.6 Boiling point: 209°C Melting point: -2°C Density: 1.213 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.5 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.41 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 108°C Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.92

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).

Formula: C₆H₆ClN / (C₆H₄)Cl(NH₂)
Molecular mass: 127.6
Boiling point: 209°C
Melting point: -2°C
Density: 1.213 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.5
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.41
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 108°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.92

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Stabilized with 0.1% Hydrazine hydrate. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23/24/25-33-50/53; S: (1/2)-28-36/37-45-60-61; Note: C

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