ICSC 1652 - 2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL

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2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL	ICSC: 1652 (November 2023)
p-Chloro-o-aminophenol 2-Hydroxy-5-chloroaniline 4-Chloro-2-aminophenol C.I. 76525

CAS #: 95-85-2

UN #: 2673

EC Number: 202-458-9

	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, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	See Effects of short-term exposure.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance, protective clothing and protective gloves. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL

ICSC: 1652

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₆ClNO / HOC₆H₃(NH₂)Cl Molecular mass: 143.6 Melting point: 140°C Solubility in water, g/l at 26°C: 3 (slightly soluble) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.2 Flash point: 170°C Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24 Decomposes at 170°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₆ClNO / HOC₆H₃(NH₂)Cl
Molecular mass: 143.6
Melting point: 140°C
Solubility in water, g/l at 26°C: 3 (slightly soluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.2
Flash point: 170°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24
Decomposes at 170°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure Exposure could cause formation of methaemoglobin. The substance is irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Exposure could cause formation of methaemoglobin. The substance is irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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