International Chemical Safety Cards
1,4-DINITROBENZENE
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ICSC: 0692
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1,4-DINITROBENZENE
1,4-Dinitrobenzol
p-Dinitrobenzene
1,4-DNB
C6H4(NO2)2 / C6H4N2O4
Molecular mass: 168.1
CAS # 100-25-4
RTECS # CZ7525000
ICSC # 0692
UN # 1597
EC # 609-004-00-2
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TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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INHALATION
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Blue lips or finger nails.
Blue skin.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
Wheezing. Burning sensation in the mouth, dry throat, thirst. Disturbed vision.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Blue skin
(see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Blurred vision.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Abdominal pain.
Blue skin.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Consult an expert!
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
strong acids,
food and feedstuffs, metals such as tin and zinc, nitric acid, reducing agents.
Cool.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 26/27/28-33-50/53
S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45-60-61
Note: C
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0692
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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.
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