Nitrobenzene
CAS 98-95-3 · C6H5NO2
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Toxic
PictogramsHealth hazardToxic
H-statements- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H360F May damage fertility
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H311 Toxic in contact with skin
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)IntermediateLaboratory chemicals
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 200 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsNITROBENZENE · 98-95-3 · Nitrobenzol · Benzene, nitro- · Essence of mirbane · nitro-Benzene · Nitrobenzeen · Nitrobenzen
Molecular weight123.11 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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