NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

o-Dinitrobenzene CAS 528-29-0
C6H4(NO2)2 RTECS CZ7450000
Synonyms & Trade Names
ortho-Dinitrobenzene; 1,2-Dinitrobenzene
DOT ID & Guide
1597 152
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH 50 mg/m3 Conversion
Physical Description
Pale-white or yellow solid.
MW: 168.1
BP: 606°F
MLT: 244°F
Sol: 0.05%
VP: ?
IP: 10.71 eV

Sp.Gr: 1.57
Fl.P: 302°F
UEL: ?
LEL: ?

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, caustics, metals such as tin & zinc [Note: Prolonged exposure to fire and heat may result in an explosion due to SPONTANEOUS decomposition.]
Measurement Methods
NIOSH S214 (II-4)
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Quick drench
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 5 mg/m3: (APF = 5) Any dust and mist respirator
Up to 10 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirators/(APF = 10) Any air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 25 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter
Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (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 a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Anoxia, cyanosis; visual disturbance, central scotomas; bad taste, burning mouth, dry throat, thirst; yellowing hair, eyes, skin; anemia; liver damage
Target Organs Eyes, skin, blood, liver, cardiovascular system, central nervous system
See also: INTRODUCTION