4-Chloro-o-phenylenediamine

Agent Name
4-Chloro-o-phenylenediamine
CAS Number
95-83-0
Formula
C6-H7-Cl-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
4-Chloro-o-phenylenediamine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Diamino-4-chlorobenzene; 2-Amino-4-chloroaniline; 3,4-Diamino-1-chlorobenzene; 3,4-Diaminochlorobenzene; 4-Chloro-1,2-benzenediamine; 4-Chloro-1,2-diaminobenzene; 4-Chloro-1,2-phenylenediamine; 4-Cl-o-PD; C.I. 76015; CI 76015; Ursol Olive 6G; p-Chloro-o-phenylenediamine; 1,2-Benzenediamine, 4-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Amines, Aromatic
Description
Brown solid; May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light; [CAMEO] Deep brown powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an ingredient in hair dyes, a curing agent for epoxy resins, a reagent in gas chromatographic analyses, and a chemical intermediate for dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] An irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00206 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: