Benzene, 1-methoxy-2-nitro-
1-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzene
o-Nitrophenyl methyl ether
o-Nitroanisole
NO2C6H4OCH3 / C7H7NO3
Molecular mass: 153.1
ICSC # 1520
CAS # 91-23-6
RTECS # BZ8790000
UN # 2730
EC # 609-047-00-7
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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.
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NO open flames.
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Carbon dioxide
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foam
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powder
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Blue lips or finger nails.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Confusion.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
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Well closed.
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Note: E
T symbol
R: 45-22
S: 53-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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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).
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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
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 277°C
Melting point: 10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.25
Solubility in water:
at 20 °C
none
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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
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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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.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1520
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2-NITROANISOLE
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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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