ICSC 1520 - 2-NITROANISOLE

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2-NITROANISOLE

ICSC: 1520
_{April 2004}

Benzene, 1-methoxy-2-nitro-
1-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzene
o-Nitrophenyl methyl ether
o-Nitroanisole

CAS No: 91-23-6
RTECS No: BZ8790000
UN No: 2730
EC No: 609-047-00-7

NO₂C₆H₄OCH₃ / C₇H₇NO₃
Molecular mass: 153.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Carbon dioxide, foam, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Blue lips or finger nails. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Confusion.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	(See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Chemical protection suit.	T Symbol R: 45-22 S: 53-45 Note: E UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III.	Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW-RED LIQUID

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2003).

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

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Exposure at high levels may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in anaemia.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 277°C Melting point: 10°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.25 Solubility in water: at 20 °C none Vapour pressure, kPa at 30°C: 0.004 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.29 Flash point: 124°C Auto-ignition temperature: 464°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.04-66 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.73	The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Do NOT take working clothes home.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

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