Agent Name
m-Nitrochlorobenzene
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Chloronitrobenzene; 1-Chloro-3-nitrobenzene; 1-Nitro-3-chlorobenzene; 3-Chloro-1-nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-nitro-; Chloro-m-nitrobenzene; Metachloronitrobenzene; 3-Chloronitrobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN1578
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Pale yellow solid; [Merck Index] Pale yellow or light brown crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can induce methemoglobinemia; Other potential effects are skin sensitization, kidney and liver damage, CNS depression, and chemical pneumonitis; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Vapor Pressure
0.097 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 127 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloronitrobenzenes, solid." VP from ChemIDplus;
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: