| Agent Name |
2-Aminophenol |
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| CAS Number |
95-55-6 |
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| Formula |
C6-H7-N-O |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1-Amino-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-aminobenzene; 2-Amino-1-hydroxybenzene; 2-Aminophenol; 2-Hydroxyanaline; 2-Hydroxyaniline; BASF ursol 3GA; Benzofur GG; C.I. 76520; C.I. Oxidation Base 17; CI 76520; CI Oxidation Base 17; Fouramine OP; Nako Yellow 3GA; Nako Yellow ga; Paradone Olive Green B; Pelagol 3GA; Pelagol Grey GG; Phenol, 2-amino-; Phenol, o-amino-; Questiomycin B; Zoba 3GA; o-Aminophenol; o-Hydroxyaniline; o-Hydroxyphenylamine; [ChemIDplus] UN2512 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Crystals, rapidly becoming brown; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in dyes for furs and hair, as a developer in photography, and an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Skin sensitization is the greatest hazard from industrial exposure. Occupational asthma and methemoglobinemia have been reported after dust inhalation. [HSDB from Patty, F. (ed.). Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology: Volume II: Toxicology. 2nd ed. New York: Interscience Publishers, 1963. 2131] Can induce methemoglobinemia; A skin sensitizer; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis in beauticians |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00955 mm Hg |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-AMINOPHENOL
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