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Product Name: O-Aminobenzonitrile
Chemical Formula: C7H6N2
Synonyms: 2-Aminobenzonitrile, ortho-Aminobenzonitrile
Recommended Use: Used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and organic synthesis
Manufacturer Information: Typically listed on product label or supplier’s website
Contact Number for Emergencies: National Poison Control Center, Emergency Fire and Health agencies, supplier’s emergency hotline
Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral), Skin Sensitizer, Eye Irritation
Label Elements: Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation, may cause allergic skin reactions
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves, wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling, avoid breathing dust
Hazard Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Other Hazards: Prolonged exposure may cause damage to the nervous system, potential environmental hazard to aquatic life
Chemical Name: 2-Aminobenzonitrile
CAS Number: 1885-29-6
Percent Content: ≥98% pure
Impurities: Trace aromatic amines, residual solvents
Molecular Weight: 118.14 g/mol
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest, seek medical help if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with plenty of soap and water, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, obtain medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Drowsiness, irritation, potential allergic response
Advice for Medical Personnel: Monitor vital signs, treat symptomatically, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet
Specific Hazards in Case of Fire: Toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and cyanide compounds may form
Special Protective Equipment: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Avoid inhalation of combustion products, dike water runoff, cool exposed containers with water fog
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, use appropriate personal protective equipment, avoid contact with skin and eyes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering soil, waterways, drains
Methods for Clean-Up: Collect with inert absorbent (sand, earth), transfer to waste containers, ventilate area, clean residue with soap and water
Reference to Other Sections: For disposal, see section 13; for personal protection, see section 8
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, minimize dust generation, avoid breathing vapors and dust, keep container tightly closed, wash hands thoroughly after use
Storage: Store in original sealed container, keep away from direct sunlight, heat, oxidizing agents, and moisture, maintain temperature between 2°C and 8°C, label storage area appropriately
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits, treat as hazardous material
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or fume extraction, eye wash stations, emergency showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile recommended), chemical splash goggles, lab coat, appropriate respirator if dust or aerosol likely
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using, wash hands before breaks and after handling
Appearance: Pale yellow to beige crystalline powder
Odor: Faint, characteristic aromatic odor
Melting Point: Around 45-48°C
Boiling Point: 195°C (decomposition possible)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and acetone
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Density: 1.17 g/cm³
pH: No data for aqueous solution
Flash Point: Above 100°C
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 0.9 (estimated)
Reactivity: May react violently with strong oxidizers
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Releases toxic fumes with strong acids or oxidizers, may undergo hazardous polymerization with catalytic agents
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, moisture, contact with incompatible chemicals
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, chlorinating agents, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) approx. 300 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation on prolonged or repeated contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: May cause allergic reactions on skin contact
Chronic Effects: Potential liver and kidney damage from long-term exposure
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No sufficient studies, handle as if potentially hazardous
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, risk of long-term adverse effects in the environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable, may persist in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low to moderate, some risk of accumulation in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have limited mobility, binds to particulate matter
Other Adverse Effects: Degradation products may be more hazardous; avoid release into environment
Waste Treatment Methods: Follow local, regional, national regulations
Disposal of Product: Incinerate in chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber, do not dispose of in household garbage or sewage
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly, dispose of as hazardous waste
Precautions: Avoid contamination of soil, water, drains; work with licensed chemical disposal contractor
UN Number: 3439
UN Proper Shipping Name: Benzonitriles, solid, toxic
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions: Avoid temperature extremes, secure containers, keep away from incompatible materials during transit
TSCA: Listed in US Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH (EU): Registered or pre-registered substance
SARA 313: Subject to reporting due to toxic classification
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D1B (Toxic Material), D2B (Skin/Eye Irritant)
Other Regulations: Complies with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EU Dangerous Substances Directive, Japanese Chemical Substances Control Law, Australian NICNAS
