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Document ID (ISN)53483
CIS number 90-407
Year 1988
Convention or series no. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.89-104
Title Benzidine
Bibliographic information U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Standards Development and Technology Transfer, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati OH 45226-1988, USA, 1988. 6p. Bibl.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet taken from the newly revised edition of the NIOSH publication "Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards". Toxicity: skin absorption; dermatitis; haematuria; bladder cancer (ACGIH A1 carcinogen).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; benzidine; USA; carcinogens
Descriptors (secondary) skin absorption; haematuria; bladder tumour; dermatitis; elimination of spills; waste disposal; data sheet; personal protective equipment; respirators; health hazards; determination in air; medical supervision; first aid
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Aromatic amines