ICSC 0523 - 2-NITROPHENOL

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2-NITROPHENOL	ICSC: 0523 (October 2005)
o-Nitrophenol 2-Hydroxynitrobenzene o-Hydroxynitrobenzene

CAS #: 88-75-5

UN #: 1663

EC Number: 201-857-5

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Headache. Drowsiness. Nausea. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

2-NITROPHENOL

ICSC: 0523

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₅NO₃ Molecular mass: 139.1 Boiling point: 216°C Melting point: 45-46°C Density: 1.49 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.21 (poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.015 Flash point: 108°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 550°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.79

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong acids, strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₅NO₃
Molecular mass: 139.1
Boiling point: 216°C
Melting point: 45-46°C
Density: 1.49 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.21 (poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.015
Flash point: 108°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 550°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.79

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin. Ingestion could cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin. Ingestion could cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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