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2-Nitronaphthalene

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Synonyms & Trade Names
β-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.
581-89-5
RTECS No.
QJ9760000
DOT ID & Guide
2538 133
Formula
C₁₀H₇NO₂
Conversion
IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca* See Appendix A [*Note: Since metabolized to β-Naphthylamine.]
OSHA PEL
none
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless solid.
Molecular Weight
178.2
Boiling Point
?
Melting Point
174°F
Solubility
Insoluble
Vapor Pressure
?
Ionization Potential
8.67 eV
Specific Gravity
?
Flash Point
?
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
For "Nitrates" in general: Aluminum, cyanides, esters, phosphorus, tin chlorides, thiocyanates, sodium hypophosphite
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation skin, respiratory system; dermatitis; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system
Cancer Site
[bladder cancer]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   ICSC CARD: 1504
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health