Nitrobenzene
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CAS
98-95-3
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C6H5NO2
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RTECS
DA6475000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Essence of mirbane, Nitrobenzol, Oil of mirbane
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DOT ID & Guide
1662 / 152
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [skin]
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OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [skin]
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IDLH
200 ppm
See: 98953
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Conversion
1 ppm = 5.04 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Yellow, oily liquid with a pungent odor like paste shoe polish. [Note: A solid below 42°F.]
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MW: 123.1
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BP: 411°F
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FRZ: 42°F
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Sol: 0.2%
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VP(77°F): 0.3 mmHg
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IP: 9.92 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.20
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Fl.P: 190°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL(200°F): 1.8%
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Concentrated nitric acid, nitrogen tetroxide, caustics, phosphorus pentachloride, chemically-active metals such as tin or zinc
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2005, 2017
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 10 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 200 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; anoxia; dermatitis; anemia; methemoglobinemia; in animals: liver, kidney damage; testicular effects
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, blood, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, reproductive system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0065 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0161
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