2-NITRONAPHTHALENE | ICSC: 1504 (November 2003) |
beta-Nitronaphthalene |
CAS #: 581-89-5 |
UN #: 2538 |
EC Number: 209-474-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water in large amounts, foam, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | See Ingestion. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. | |
Ingestion | Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
2-NITRONAPHTHALENE | ICSC: 1504 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C10H7NO2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: carcinogen category: 2 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Similar substances cause bladder tumours in humans. See ICSC 0610. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T, N; R: 45-51/53; S: 53-45-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations