Safety data for quinoline
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Synonyms: 1-azanaphthalene, 1-benzazine, 1-benzine, benzo(b)pyridine,
chinoleine, chinoline, leucol, leucoline, leukol
Molecular formula: C9H7N
CAS No: 91-22-5
EC No: 202-051-6
Physical data
Appearance: colourless to brown liquid
Melting point: -16C
Boiling point: 113 C at 17 mm Hg
Vapour density: 4.5
Vapour pressure: 1 mm Hg at 60 C
Specific gravity: 1.093
Flash point: 101 C
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature: 480 C
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.
May discolour on exposure to light. Hygroscopic - protect from moisture. Reacts violently
and unpredictably with some materials, especially strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
Laboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects.
Possible carcinogen.
Severe eye irritant. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin contact.
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section
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here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 331 mg kg-1
SKN RBT LD50 540 mg kg-1
SCU-RBT LDLO 200 mg kg-1
SCU-FRG LDLO 150 mg kg-1
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R20 R21 R22 R36 R37 R38 R41 R40.
Personal protection
Safety glasses,
gloves,
good ventilation. Treat as a possible carcinogen.
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is given here.)
S26 S23 S36.