| Agent Name |
2-Nitro-4-phenylenediamine |
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| Alternative Name |
o-Nitro-4-phenylenediamine |
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| CAS Number |
5307-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C6-H7-N3-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-nitro-; 1,4-Diamino-2-nitrobenzene; 1,4-Diaminonitrobenzol [German]; 2,5-Diaminonitrobenzene; 2-N-p-PDA; 2-NPPD; 2-Nitro-1,4-benzenediamine; 2-Nitro-1,4-diaminobenzene; 2-Nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine; 2-Nitro-4-aminoaniline; 2-Nitro-4-phenylenediamine; 2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine; 2-Nitrol-p-phenylenediamine; 2-Nitrol-para-phenylenediamine; 4-Amino-2-nitroaniline; C.I. 76070; C.I. Oxidation Base 22; CI 76070; CI Oxidation Base 22; Durafur Brown; Durafur Brown 2R; Dye GS; Fouramine 2R; Fourrine 36; Fourrine Brown 2R; Nitro-p-phenylenediamine; Oxidation Base 22; Ursol Brown RR; Zoba Brown RR; o-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine, 2-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Almost black needles with dark-green luster or black powder; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a hair dye; [Kanerva, p. 1164] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in hairdressers; [Kanerva, p. 1164] May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
5.6 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
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