Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P391 Collect spillage.
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P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include irritation of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract and cyanosis. Similar chemicals cause methemoglobinemia. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. When heated to decomposition this compound may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen. (NTP, 1992)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on the left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Poisons A and B
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)
This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Yellow liquid. (NTP, 1992)
Pale yellow oil
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280°C(dec.)(lit.)
245°C(lit.)
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107°C
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less than 1 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992)
log Kow = 2.83
0.0172 mm Hg at 25 deg C /extrapolated/
1.129g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
5.22 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
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1,2-DIMETHYL-3-NITROBENZENE is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases (NTP, 1992).
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AEROBIC: 1,2-Dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene, present at 100 mg/L, reached 0% of its theoretical BOD in 4 weeks using an activated sludge inoculum at 30 mg/L in the Japanese MITI test (OECD TG 301C) that suggests the compound is not readily biodegradable(1). This Japanese MITI test yields similar results for 2-methylnitrobenzene and 4-methylnitrobenzene(1); however, other biodegradation screening tests have shown that biodegradation of these compounds in acclimated media (activated sludge, soil, water) can be relatively fast with 98-100% degradation within a few days to few weeks(2-4).
A log BCF of 2.86 (BCF = 724) for 1,2-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene was measured in guppies (Poecilla reticulata) during a 3-day static-flow test, measurement based on a fat-weight basis(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this log BCF suggests bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is high(SRC).
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc of 1,2-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene can be estimated to be 606(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that 1,2-dimethyl-3-nitrobenzene is expected to have low mobility in soil.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN1665 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1665 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1665 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: NITROXYLENES, LIQUID (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: NITROXYLENES, LIQUID (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: NITROXYLENES, LIQUID (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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