International Chemical Safety Cards

2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE

ICSC: 1579

2-Amino-9,10-anthracenedione
2-Amino-9,10-anthraquinone
beta-Aminoanthraquinone
C₁₄H₉NO₂
Molecular mass: 223.24
ICSC # 1579
CAS # 117-79-3
RTECS # CB5120000
April 20, 2005 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES		Safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 1579

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE

ICSC: 1579

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
RED OR ORANGE - BROWN SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides . Reacts with strong oxidants .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Sublimation
Melting point: 302°C
Solubility in water:
very poor

Vapour pressure, Pa at 180°C: 1.3
Flash point:
283°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Other melting points: 289-292°C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1579	2-AMINOANTHRAQUINONE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.