2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE (ICSC)

2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE	ICSC: 1579

Date of Peer Review: April 2005

2-Amino-9,10-anthracenedione
2-Amino-9,10-anthraquinone
beta-Aminoanthraquinone

CAS #	117-79-3	C₁₄H₉NO₂
RTECS #	CB5120000	Molecular mass: 223.24
UN #
EC #

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.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants.

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2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE

ICSC: 1579

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
RED OR ORANGE-BROWN SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

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

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Sublimation
Melting point: 302°C
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 180°C: 1.3

Flash point: 283°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.3

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Other melting points: 289-292°C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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