2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid

Agent Name
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
CAS Number
96-73-1
Formula
C6-H4-Cl-N-O5-S
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzenesulphonic acid; Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-chloro-5-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Nitrobenzesulfonic Acids
Description
Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; May cause skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (96-73-1[EC/RN Number]) AND (dermatitis OR allergic OR sensitizer OR sensitization OR sensitisation): no results; [PubMed] See "4-Nitrobenzenesulfonic acid."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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