Product Name: P-Nitrobenzoic acid
Chemical Name: 4-Nitrobenzoic acid
Synonyms: Para-Nitrobenzoic Acid, p-Nitrobenzoate
Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight: 167.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 62-23-7
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, manufacturing of dyes, pharmaceuticals
Supplier Information: Check label or contact your distributor for name and address
Emergency Contact Number: Available on container or through local chemical safety network
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal), Eye Irritation Category 2, Skin Irritation Category 2
Pictograms: Exclamation mark symbol for caution
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed, may cause respiratory irritation
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may cause coughing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing; skin contact may produce redness or irritation; ingestion can result in abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
Chemical Identity: P-Nitrobenzoic acid
Concentration: 99% or higher
Chemical Formula: C7H5NO4
Impurities: Trace elements dependent on supplier; review product certificate of analysis for more information
Other Components: None intentionally added
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water for 15 minutes, wash with soap and water, obtain medical care for persistent effects
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, seek medical advice immediately if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call poison center or physician, provide symptomatic support
Important Symptoms: Redness, pain, irritation, coughing, difficulty breathing, stomach discomfort
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsafe Extinguishing Media: Avoid using water jets directly on burning material
Specific Hazards: Heating may cause hazardous decomposition products such as nitrogen oxides or carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Move containers from fire area if safe, cool containers exposed to flames with water spray from a distance
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, use appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and mask
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spill from entering drains, watercourses, or soil
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep up without creating dust, place in clearly labeled container for disposal, ventilate area, clean with soap and water
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to exposure controls and disposal considerations section for protective handling and waste guidelines
Safe Handling Advice: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid inhalation of dust, use in a well-ventilated area, keep containers tightly closed
Technical Measures: Use corrosion-resistant containers, prevent static discharge, ground all equipment
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, protect from heat and moisture, store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, bases, or reducing agents
Storage Temperature: Maintain ambient room temperature unless otherwise specified by supplier
Specific End Use: For laboratory and industrial applications only
Exposure Limits: No Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) limits established; keep dust and particulate below recommended exposure guidelines
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, enclosures, and dust extraction to control airborne contaminants
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear approved chemical splash goggles, compatible gloves (nitrile or neoprene recommended), long-sleeve laboratory coats, closed-toe shoes, and, if necessary, a particulate respirator
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and other exposed skin thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, do not eat, drink, or smoke in handling area
Appearance: Yellow crystalline solid
Odor: Slightly acrid or pungent
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Slightly acidic in water
Melting Point: Around 240–242 °C (464–467 °F)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Sparingly soluble
Solubility in Other Solvents: Slightly soluble in ethanol, ether
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Relative Density: 1.62 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Above 240 °C
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions
Reactivity: Not expected to be reactive under recommended handling
Conditions to Avoid: Open flame, excessive heat, hot surfaces, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal conditions
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Low to moderate toxicity, LD50 (oral, rat) typically in the range of 1960 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can cause mild to moderate irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause significant irritation and redness
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust can cause irritation to mucosal passages
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis, respiratory discomfort
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Data: Insufficient evidence for mutagenicity, teratogenicity, or reproductive toxicity in available studies
Environmental Effects: May be harmful to aquatic life, especially with long-term exposure
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable in the environment, can persist in water and soil
Bioaccumulative Potential: Expected to have low bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, tends to bind to sediments or soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to waterways, due to potential long-term adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems
Waste Handling: Collect and transfer to properly labeled chemical waste container
Methods of Disposal: Consult local, regional, or national regulations for approved disposal methods, usually incineration or landfill with hazardous waste controls
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of containers as hazardous waste, ensure decontamination before recycling or reuse, never reuse unwashed packaging
Special Precautions: Avoid dispersal of dust, avoid release into the environment, always use personal protective equipment during handling of waste
UN Number: Not classified for transport as dangerous goods
Proper Shipping Name: P-Nitrobenzoic acid
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Transport Label: No specific labeling required, keep tightly closed and upright to avoid spills
Special Precautions for User: Secure secondary containment during transport, avoid physical shocks, keep away from food and drink
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH Registration: Pre-registered or fully registered within the EU, details available from supplier
OSHA Hazard Communication: Classified hazardous material; communicate hazards to staff with access to safety information
SARA Title III Sections 302/304/311/312/313: Not subject to reportable quantities, but always record and report large releases to appropriate authorities
Other Regulations: Subject to local, state, and national safety laws for use, storage, and disposal
Labeling Requirements: Use appropriate GHS labeling on all secondary containers, spell out specific hazard and precautionary statements
