Nitrobenzene (EC: 202-716-0)
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Skull and Crossbones
Exclamation Mark
Health Hazard
Environment
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 1 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 200 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Yellow to dark brown, oily liquid with a pungent odor like paste shoe polish.
| Boiling Point | 411°F |
| Flash Point | 190°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3 mmHg at 77°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.20 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
3
1
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
Anoxia resulting from the formation of methemoglobin; anemia
Synonyms
essence of mirbane; nitrobenzol; oil of mirbane
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7416
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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