ICSC 1504 - 2-NITRONAPHTHALENE

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2-NITRONAPHTHALENE	ICSC: 1504 (November 2003)
beta-Nitronaphthalene

CAS #: 581-89-5

UN #: 2538

EC Number: 209-474-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water in large amounts, foam, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	See Ingestion.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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	Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

2-NITRONAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 1504

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₀H₇NO₂ Molecular mass: 173.17 Boiling point: 304°C Melting point: 79°C Solubility in water: very poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.000032 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.89 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.78

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₀H₇NO₂
Molecular mass: 173.17
Boiling point: 304°C
Melting point: 79°C
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.000032
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.89
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.78

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. Medical observation is indicated. The effects may be delayed.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 2

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Similar substances cause bladder tumours in humans. See ICSC 0610.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-51/53; S: 53-45-61

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