Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
98-95-3
Name of the chemical
Nitrobenzene
Concentration
>= 90 - <= 100
General Information
Version
8.12
Revision date
2025-05-19
Product name
Nitrobenzene for synthesis
CAS No.
98-95-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Intermediate for use under strictly controlled conditions, Chemi- cal production
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301+H311+H331, H351, H360, H372, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) : Category 1 (Blood) Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 3
Environmental hazards
- chronic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Blood) through pro- longed or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
