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Document ID (ISN)64530
CIS number 95-847
Year 1991
Convention or series no. FISQ 1-139
Title 2,4-Toluenediamine
Original title 4-Metil-1,3-fenilendiamina [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p.
Abstract Spanish version of IPCS ICSC 8-0582. International chemical safety card. Short-term exposure effects: delayed effects; irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; skin burns; may affect the liver and blood; methaemoglobinaemia. Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; skin sensitization; possible human carcinogen; may cause genetic damage; may impair male fertility; retarded development of the newborn. Occupational exposure limits: MAK: Class III A2 (1989).
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; 2,4-diaminotoluene; IPCS; Spain
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; methaemoglobinaemia; irritants; carcinogens; hepatic damage; fire hazards; skin absorption; respiratory insufficiency; dermatitis; sensitizers; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; chemical burns; first aid; chemical hazards; genetic effects; haematotoxic effects; environmental pollution; delayed effects; health hazards; translation; data sheet; antifertility effects
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; Spain; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Aromatic amines
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits