ICSC 1542 - 2-NITRO-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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2-NITRO-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE	ICSC: 1542 (October 2004)
2-Nitro-1,4-benzenediamine 1,4-Diamino-2-nitrobenzene 2-Nitro-4-aminoaniline

CAS #: 5307-14-2

EC Number: 226-164-5

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

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

2-NITRO-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

ICSC: 1542

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED-TO-BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₇N₃O₂ / C₆H₃(NH₂)₂NO₂ Molecular mass: 153.1 Melting point: 137°C Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.18 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED-TO-BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₇N₃O₂ / C₆H₃(NH₂)₂NO₂
Molecular mass: 153.1
Melting point: 137°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.18
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin. Effects of short-term exposure	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 Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin.

Effects of short-term exposure

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
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 3; skin absorption (H); sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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