2-Aminobenzoic acid
Carboxyaniline
1-Amino-2-carboxybenzene
C7H7NO2
Molecular mass: 137.1
ICSC # 1295
CAS # 118-92-3
RTECS # CB2450000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Seek medical attention if you feel unwell
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Separated from oxidants.
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Signal: Warning
Excl mark
Harmful if swallowed
Causes eye irritation
Harmful to aquatic life
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW FLAKES
OR
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides.
The solution in water is a weak acid.
Reacts
with
oxidants,
causing fire hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by ingestion.
mouse: 1400 mg/kg, rat: 5410 mg/kg (34);
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Decomposes at 200 °C
Melting point: 146-148°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.35
(poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 52.6°C: 0.1
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 150°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >530°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.99-1.3
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to birds.
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1295
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ANTHRANILIC ACID
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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