| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this compound can be controlled using a dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Fire Potential] This compound is probably combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. | |
| [Inhalation] IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | |
| [Skin] IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. | |
| [Eyes] First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. | |
| [Storage] Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. | |
| [Skin] Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. | |
| [Eyes] See Skin. | |
| [Ingestion] May be fatal if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, breath shortness, cyanosis with bluish skin, rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. This product contains nitrite which may cause methemoglobinemia. | |
| [Hazards] Containers may explode when heated. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1665 | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear skin protection and self-contained breathing apparatus. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Appearance] Clear pale yellow to amber liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] <0.1 g/100 mL | |
| [Melting Point] -25 | |
| [Boiling Point] 240 | |
| [Density] 1.132 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.5413 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] 1,4-Dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene | |
| [Synonyms] 1,4-Dimethyl-2-nitrobenzene 2-Nitro-1,4-dimethylbenzene 2-Nitro-p-xylene Benzene, 1,4-dimethyl-2-nitro | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_89-58-7.htm">89-58-7 | |
| [Formula] C8H9NO2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 151.18 | |
| [EINECS] 201-920-7 | |
| [RTECS] ZE4686600 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2045106 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-05-00-00971 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. Then, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases. | |
| [Stability] Reactive at high temperature or pressure. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1665 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] II |
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