NITROBENZENE AR

NITROBENZENE AR

Synonyms :

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : NITROBENZENE AR
Catalogue No. : AL3279 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 98-95-3 EC Number : 202-716-0
Grade : EC Index Number : 609-003-00-7
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29042010
Synonyms :
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (dermal),
Category 3
H311
Acute toxicity (inhal.),
Category 3
H331
Acute toxicity (oral),
Category 3
H301
Specific target organ
toxicity Repeated
exposure, Category 1
H372
Carcinogenicity, Category
2
H351
Reproductive toxicity,
Category 2
H361f
Hazardous to the aquatic
environment Chronic
Hazard, Category 2
H411
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.3; R40
Repr.Cat.3; R62
T; R23/24/25
T; R48/23/24
N; R51/53
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS06GHS06 GHS08GHS08 GHS09GHS09
Signal word (CLP) : -
Hazard statements (CLP) : H301+H311+H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H351 - Suspected of causing cancer
H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility
H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P273 - Avoid release to the environment
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician
P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : NITROBENZENE AR
CAS No. : 98-95-3
EC Index No. : 609-003-00-7
EC No. : 202-716-0
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give oxygen or
artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously
with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth out with water. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/injuries : May cause damage to organs. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Toxic if inhaled.
Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Toxic in contact with skin.
Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed.
Chronic symptoms : Suspected carcinogen.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills
with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid Colour
Colour : Pale yellow.
Odour : almond odor.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 8 - 8.5 at 1,00000 g/l at 20°C
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 5 - 6
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 210 - 211
Flash point : 88 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : 482 °C
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : 0.3 hPa at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 4.3
Density : 1.2 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Practically insoluble in water
Log Pow : 1.85
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : 0.018 - 0.4 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Dermal: Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Oral: Toxic if
swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 8 - 8.5 at 1,00000 g/l at 20 °C
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: 8 - 8.5 at 1,00000 g/l at 20°C
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Suspected of causing cancer.
Reproductive toxicity : Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : Ecology - water : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : NITROBENZENE AR (98-95-3) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : NITROBENZENE AR (98-95-3) Log Pow 1.85
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
NITROBENZENE AR (98-95-3)
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...
Ecology - waste materials : Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1662
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1662
UN-No. (IATA) : 1662
UN-No. (ADN) : 1662
UN-No. (RID) : 1662
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : NITROBENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : NITROBENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : NITROBENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : NITROBENZENE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : NITROBENZENE
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1662, NITROBENZENE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1662, NITROBENZENE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1662, NITROBENZENE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1662, NITROBENZENE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1662, NITROBENZENE, 6.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 6.1
Danger labels : 6.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : Yes
Marine pollutant : Yes
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : T1
Special provision (ADR) : 279
Limited quantities (ADR) : 100ml
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E4
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP15
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T7
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP2
Tank code (ADR) : L4BH
Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU15, TE19
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Loading,
unloading and handling (ADR)
: CV13, CV28
Special provisions for carriage
- Operation
(ADR)
: S9, S19
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.)
: 60
Orange plates
:
Tunnel restriction code (ADR)
: D/E
EAC code
: 2X
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG)
: 279
Limited quantities (IMDG)
: 100 ml
Excepted quantities (IMDG)
: E4
Packing instructions (IMDG)
: P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG)
: IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG)
: T7
Tank special provisions (IMDG)
: TP2
EmS-No. (Fire)
: F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage)
: S-A
Stowage category (IMDG)
:
A
Stowage and handling (IMDG)
: SW2
MFAG-No
: 152
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA)
: E4
PCA Limited quantities (IATA)
: Y641
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 1L
PCA packing instructions (IATA)
: 654
PCA max net quantity (IATA)
: 5L
CAO packing instructions (IATA)
: 662
CAO max net quantity (IATA)
: 60L
Special provision (IATA)
: A113
ERG code (IATA)
: 6L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN)
: T1
Special provisions (ADN)
: 279, 802
Limited quantities (ADN)
: 100 ml
Excepted quantities (ADN)
: E4
Carriage permitted (ADN)
:
T
Equipment required (ADN)
: PP, EP, TOX,
A
Ventilation (ADN)
: VE02
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN)
:
2
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID)
: T1
Special provision (RID)
: 279
Limited quantities (RID)
: 100ml
Excepted quantities (RID)
: E4
Packing instructions (RID)
: P001, IBC02
Mixed packing provisions (RID)
: MP15
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T7
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP2
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L4BH
Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU15
Transport category (RID) : 2
Special provisions for carriage – Loading
and unloading (RID)
: CW13, CW28, CW31
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE5
Hazard identification number (RID) : 60
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
Nitrobenzene is on the REACH Candidate List
NITROBENZENE AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to water (KBwS-Beschluss; WGK
No 163)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class III-1
Store unit : 50 liter
Classification remarks : Flammable according to the Danish Ministry of Justice; Emergency management
guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct
contact with the product
The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work
with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3
Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3
Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3
Aquatic Chronic 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 2
Carc. 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Repr. 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2
STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 1
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R48/23/24 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in
contact with skin
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility
N Dangerous for the environment
T Toxic