ICSC 0960 - o-TOLIDINE

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o-TOLIDINE	ICSC: 0960 (April 2009)
3,3'-Dimethyl-(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diamine Bianisidine 3,3'-Dimethylbenzidine 4,4'-Bi-o-toluidine

CAS #: 119-93-7

EC Number: 204-358-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Suspected of causing cancer Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

o-TOLIDINE

ICSC: 0960

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR RED-TO-BROWN FLAKES. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₁₄H₁₆N₂ Molecular mass: 212.3 Boiling point: 300°C Melting point: 131-132°C Density: 1.2 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.13 (poor) Flash point: 244°C Auto-ignition temperature: 526°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.34

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR RED-TO-BROWN FLAKES.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₆N₂
Molecular mass: 212.3
Boiling point: 300°C
Melting point: 131-132°C
Density: 1.2 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.13 (poor)
Flash point: 244°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 526°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.34

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: carcinogen category: 2

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 45-22-51/53; S: 53-45-61; Note: E

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