ICSC 1720 - p-PHENETIDINE

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p-PHENETIDINE	ICSC: 1720 (November 2008)
4-Ethoxyaniline Ethyl p-aminophenol 4-Ethoxybenzenamine 4-Amino-1-ethoxy benzene

CAS #: 156-43-4

UN #: 2311

EC Number: 205-855-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Avoid inhalation of mist.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes eye irritation May cause damage to blood through prolonged or repeated exposure if blood Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

p-PHENETIDINE

ICSC: 1720

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS DARK RED ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND LIGHT. Physical dangers The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₈H₁₁NO Molecular mass: 137.2 Boiling point: 253-255°C Melting point: 2.4°C Density: 1.1 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2 (moderate) Vapour pressure, Pa at 50°C: 10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 120°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS DARK RED ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND LIGHT.

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₈H₁₁NO
Molecular mass: 137.2
Boiling point: 253-255°C
Melting point: 2.4°C
Density: 1.1 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 50°C: 10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 120°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/21/22-36-43-68; S: (2)-36/37-46

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