International Chemical Safety Cards

1,3-DINITROBENZENE ICSC: 0691

1,3-DINITROBENZENE
1,3-Dinitrobenzol
m-Dinitrobenzene
1,3-DNB
C6H4N2O4/C6H4(NO2)2
Molecular mass: 168.1
CAS # 99-65-0
RTECS # CZ7350000
ICSC # 0691
UN # 1597
EC # 609-004-00-2
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 Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!

  • INHALATION
    		• Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Weakness. Burning sensation in the mouth, dry throat, thirst. Disturbed vision.
    		Local exhaust or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Skin burns. Yellowing of skin (further see Inhalation).
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Burns.
    		Face shield 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
    		• Abdominal pain. Blue skin. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give large quantities of water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Consult an expert! Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from nitric acid, reducing agents, strong oxidants, strong bases, food and feedstuffs, metals such as tin and zinc. Cool. Dry.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    T+ symbol
    R: 26/27/28-33
    S: 28-36/37-45
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0691 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    1,3-DINITROBENZENE ICSC: 0691

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     YELLOW CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     May explode on heating under confinement. On combustion, forms toxic gases and fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong bases, and reducing metals (tin and zinc), causing fire and explosion hazard. Mixtures with nitric acid are highly explosive!

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 0.15 ppm; 1.0 mg/m3 (as TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992).
    OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg/m3 skin
    NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3 skin
    NIOSH IDLH: 50 mg/m3


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

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the lungs and the blood , resulting in the formation of methaemoglobin. Exposure may result in unconsciousness. Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     Prolonged exposure may lead to liver damage. Does cause serious reproductive toxicity in humans.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 300-303°C
    Melting point: 90°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.6
    Solubility in water: poor
    		 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.1
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.8
    Flash point: 149°C
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.49
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water.
    NOTES
    Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Do NOT take working clothes home. Appropriate disposal of contaminated clothing is necessary.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-730
    NFPA Code: H 3; F 1; R 4;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0691 1,3-DINITROBENZENE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.