| Document ID (ISN) | 58467 |
| CIS number |
92-1105 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
IPCS ICSC 4-0224
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| Title |
Benzidine |
| Bibliographic information |
Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1991. 2p. |
| Abstract |
International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; methaemoglobinaemia. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; liver, kidney and bone marrow disorders; carcinogenic in humans; may cause genetic damage in humans. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; carcinogens; ILO; benzidine; UNEP; WHO; European Communities; IPCS |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
irritants; pulmonary oedema; renal dysfunction; fire hazards; bone marrow diseases; skin absorption; hepatic disorders; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; genetic effects; health hazards; data sheet; methaemoglobinaemia; UN |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | European Union; WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Aromatic amines
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits
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