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2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL

ICSC: 1652

p-Chloro-o-aminophenol
2-Hydroxy-5-chloroaniline
4-Chloro-2-aminophenol
C.I. 76525
C6H6ClNO / HOC6H3(NH2)Cl
Molecular mass: 143.6
ICSC # 1652 		CAS # 95-85-2
RTECS # SJ5700000
UN # 2673
April 05, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
AVOID ALL CONTACT!

•INHALATION
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
Separated from oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor.

UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
Signal: Warning
Excl mark
Harmful if swallowed
May cause allergic skin reaction
ICSC: 1652 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL

ICSC: 1652

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides . Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 140°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.3
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0
Flash point: 170°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1652 2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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