Product Identification

Product Name

1,8-Dinitronaphthalene

CAS

602-38-0

Formula

C10H6N2O4

Molecular Weight

218.18

EINECS

210-016-1

RTECS

QJ4552000

RTECS Class

Mutagen

Beilstein/Gmelin

1881846

Beilstein Reference

4-05-00-01681

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Yellow crystals.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

173

Boiling Point

390

Vapor Pressure

6E-6 (25 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.52

Heat Of Vaporization

61.4 kJ/mol

Heat Of Combustion

-4831 kJ/mol

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Inhalation

May cause cyanosis, characterized by bluish-colored skin. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Skin

May cause skin irritation.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.

Respirators

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Poison Class

2

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

200

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong bases.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide.