4-Nitrobiphenyl |
Synonyms & Trade Names p-Nitrobipheny, p-Nitrodiphenyl, 4-Nitrodiphenyl, p-Phenylnitrobenzene, 4-Phenylnitrobenzene, PNB |
CAS No. 92-93-3 |
RTECS No. DV5600000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC6H5C6H4NO2 |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: [1910.1003] See Appendix B |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH P&CAM273 (II-4);
OSHA PV2082
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description White to yellow, needle-like, crystalline solid with a sweetish odor. |
MW: 199.2 |
BP: 644°F |
MLT: 237°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: ? |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: ? |
Fl.P: 290°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong reducers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms headache, drowsiness, dizziness; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); ataxia, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); methemoglobinemia; urinary burning; acute hemorrhagic cystitis; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Bladder, blood |
Cancer Site[in animals: bladder tumors] |
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 (See Appendix E)
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 with 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 See ICSC CARD: 1395 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0162 |
