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4-NITRO-o-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
ICSC: 1543
Peer-Review Status: 27.10.2004 Validated
4-Nitro-1,2-benzenediamine
1,2-Diamino-4-nitrobenzene
2-Amino-4-nitroaniline 
CAS #: 99-56-9 RTECS #: ST2975000
EINECS #: 202-766-3
 		    Formula: C6H7N3O2 / C6H3(NH2)2NO2
Molecular mass: 153.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  NO open flames.  Use water spray, powder. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.  PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!   
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
 		PACKAGING & 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.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
RED POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

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

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):. 

Routes of 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 short-term exposure
 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 201°C
Solubility in water: poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.88   		 

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
Do NOT take working clothes home. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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