Agent Name |
p-Dinitrobenzene |
CAS Number |
100-25-4 |
Formula |
C6-H4-N2-O4 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
1,4-Dinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-dinitro-; Benzene, p-dinitro-; Dinitrobenzene, para-; Dithane A-4; [ChemIDplus] UN1597 |
Category |
Nitros, Aromatic |
Description |
Pale-white or yellow, crystalline solid; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Usually manufactured as a mixture of 3 isomers, DNB is used to make dyes, explosives, celluloids, and organic chemicals; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
Methemoglobinemia, liver injury, and visual impairment have been reported in exposed workers. Listed in table of "Industrial Chemicals for Which Methemoglobin Formation is the Principal Cause of Toxicity"; [ACGIH] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Can induce methemoglobinemia and have effects on the liver; [ICSC] |
Exposure Assessment |
BEI |
Methemoglobin in blood = 1.5% of hemoglobin during or at end of shift. [ACGIH] |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
1 mg/m3 |
PEL (OSHA) |
1 mg/m3 |
IDLH (NIOSH) |
50 mg/m3 |
Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Human data: The probable lethal oral dose has been reported to be 2 grams [Deichmann and Gerarde 1969]. [Note: An oral dose of 2 grams is equivalent to a worker being exposed to about 1,300 mg/m3 for 30 minutes, assuming a breathing rate of 50 liters per minute and 100% absorption.] |
Vapor Pressure |
2.61 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
VP= approximately zero; [CHEMINFO]; Flash point = 302 deg F; |
Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Primary |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,4-DINITROBENZENE
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