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2,4-DIAMINOANISOLE

ICSC: 1578

1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methoxy-
4-Methoxy-3-phenylenediamine
4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine
C.I. Oxidation Base 12
C7H10N2O
Molecular mass: 138.19
ICSC # 1578 		CAS # 615-05-4
RTECS # BZ8580500
UN # 3077
EC # 612-200-00-0
April 19, 2005 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
AVOID ALL CONTACT!

•INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED!
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES
Face shield 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. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Separated from strong oxidants Well closed.

Note: E
T symbol
N symbol
R: 45-22-68-51/53
S: 53-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 1578 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.

2,4-DIAMINOANISOLE

ICSC: 1578

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: skin absorption (H);
Carcinogen category: 2;
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: Ca Minimize occupational exposure (especially skin exposures) See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca N.D. See: IDLH INDEX


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 68°C
Solubility in water:
miscible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.77

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Do NOT take working clothes home.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1578 2,4-DIAMINOANISOLE
(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.
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