2-CHLOROANILINE

ICSC: 0129

2-CHLOROANILINE
2-Chloroaminobenzene
1-Amino-2-chlorobenzene
Fast yellow GC base
(C₆H₄)Cl(NH₂)
Molecular mass: 127.6
CAS # 95-51-2
RTECS # BX0525000
ICSC # 0129
UN # 2019
EC # 612-010-00-8

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, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
INHALATION	Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. Weakness.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness (further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles or face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION	Abdominal pain (further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer (extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust).

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. Well closed.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
R: 23/24/25-33
S: 28-36/37-44
UN Haz Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

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ICSC: 0129

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

2-CHLOROANILINE

ICSC: 0129

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes (nitrous oxides, hydrogen chloride - see ICSC # 0163).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys and also the blood system , resulting in forming of methaemoglobin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 209°C
Melting point: -2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.213
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 50

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.41
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 108°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >500°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.92

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water organisms.

NOTES

Stabilized with 0.1% Hydrazine hydrate. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0129	2-CHLOROANILINE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993

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