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Document ID (ISN)100221
CIS number 02-1101
Year 1992
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.197
Title o-Toluidine
Original title o-Toluidine [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed. (1992), CD-ROM CD 613, 2001. 4p. Illus. 15 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 84-1596. Synonyms: 2-toluidine, 2-methylbenzeneamine. Acute toxicity: methaemoglobinaemia; haemolysis; fall in pressure; jaundice and liver damage; splashes may induce ocular lesions. Chronic toxicity: carcinogenic effects (bladder tumor); cyanosis; vertigo; headache; asthenia; haematuria; cystitis; irritation dermatitis. Exposure limit (France): TWA = 9mg/m3 (2ppm). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.612-091-00-X; T, R45, R23/25, R36, S53, S44. Complete datasheet collection on CD-ROM analysed under CIS 01-201.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; o-toluidine; France; carcinogens
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; methaemoglobinaemia; hepatic damage; haemolysis; fire hazards; toxicology; haematuria; cystitis; hypoxia; skin diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; data sheet; eye injuries; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Aromatic amines