2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL (ICSC)

2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL	ICSC: 1652

Date of Peer Review: April 2006

p-Chloro-o-aminophenol
2-Hydroxy-5-chloroaniline
4-Chloro-2-aminophenol
C.I. 76525

CAS #	95-85-2	C₆H₆ClNO / HOC₆H₃(NH₂)Cl
RTECS #	SJ5700000	Molecular mass: 143.6
UN #	2673
EC/EINECS #	202-458-9

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

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.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II

Separated from oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Ventilation along the floor.

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2-AMINO-4-CHLOROPHENOL

ICSC: 1652

IMPORTANT DATA

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 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

NOTES

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

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