Nitrobenzene

Also known as: Nitrobenzol, Mirbane oil

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 98-95-3

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C6H5NO2
Molecular Weight 123.11 g/mol
Boiling Point 411.4 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point 190.4 °F (EPA, 1998)
Density 1.2037 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg at 111.92 °F (EPA, 1998)
InChIKey LQNUZADURLCDLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Danger

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermalAcute toxicity, inhalationAcute toxicity, oralCarcinogenicityHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazardReproductive toxicitySpecific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Hazard Statements

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer
  • H360F: May damage fertility
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)