2-Nitronaphthalene
Synonyms & Trade Names
β-NitronaphthaleneExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca* See Appendix A [*Note: Since metabolized to β-Naphthylamine.]OSHA PEL
nonePhysical Description
Colorless solid.Molecular Weight
178.2Boiling Point
?Melting Point
174°FSolubility
InsolubleVapor Pressure
?Ionization Potential
8.67 eVSpecific Gravity
?Flash Point
?Upper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
?Incompatibilities & Reactivities
For "Nitrates" in general: Aluminum, cyanides, esters, phosphorus, tin chlorides, thiocyanates, sodium hypophosphiteExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation skin, respiratory system; dermatitis; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Skin, respiratory systemCancer Site
[bladder cancer]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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 having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division