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Document ID (ISN)77082
CIS number 01-985
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.84
Author(s) Falcy M., Jargot D., Protois J.C., Reynier M., Serre P., de Ceaurriz J.
Title Nitrobenzene
Original title Nitrobenzène [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, CD-ROM CD 613, May 2000. 5p. Illus. 37 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Acute toxicity: irritation of eye and respiratory membranes and of the skin; burning sensation of the mouth and throat (ingestion); nausea, vomiting; disturbances of the coordination; tachycardia; low blood pressure; unconsciousness; methaemoglobinaemia; haemolytic anaemia; encephalopathy. Chronic toxicity: nausea; headache; haemolytic anaemia; neurologic disorders. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 5mg/m3 (1ppm). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.609-003-00-7; T, N, R23/24/25, R40, R48/23/24, R62, R51/53, S28, S36/37, S45, S61, 202-716-0. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; nitrobenzene; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; methaemoglobinaemia; haemolytic anaemia; fire hazards; encephalopathy; toxicology; skin absorption; hypoxia; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; neurological effects; delayed effects; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Aliphatic nitro compounds