2-Aminophenol

Synonyms

1-Amino-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-aminobenzene; 2-Amino-1-hydroxybenzene; 2-Aminophenol; 2-Hydroxyanaline; 2-Hydroxyaniline; BASF ursol 3GA; Benzofur GG; C.I. 76520; C.I. Oxidation Base 17; CI 76520; CI Oxidation Base 17; Fouramine OP; Nako Yellow 3GA; Nako Yellow ga; Paradone Olive Green B; Pelagol 3GA; Pelagol Grey GG; Phenol, 2-amino-; Phenol, o-amino-; Questiomycin B; Zoba 3GA; o-Aminophenol; o-Hydroxyaniline; o-Hydroxyphenylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2512

Category

Amino Phenols

Description

Crystals, rapidly becoming brown; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used in dyes for furs and hair, as a developer in photography, and an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. [HSDB]

Comments

Skin sensitization is the greatest hazard from industrial exposure. Occupational asthma and methemoglobinemia have been reported after dust inhalation. [HSDB from Patty, F. (ed.). Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology: Volume II: Toxicology. 2nd ed. New York: Interscience Publishers, 1963. 2131] Can induce methemoglobinemia; A skin sensitizer; [ICSC]

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Biomedical References

0.0005 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

VP from HSDB;

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Yes

Yes

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Dressing Hair
• Fur Dressing and Dyeing
• Photographic Processing