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N,N-DIMETHYL-p-TOLUIDINE ICSC: 0456
April 1997
N,N-Dimethyltoluidine
Benzenamine, N,N,4-trimethyl
N,N,4-Trimethylaniline
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CAS No: 99-97-8
RTECS No: XU5803000
UN No: 2810
EC No: 612-056-00-9
    C9H13N / CH3C6H4N(CH3)2
Molecular mass: 135.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 83°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 83°C use a closed system, ventilation.  
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!  
Inhalation Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. Confusion. Convulsions. Unconsciousness. Ventilation. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! (See Inhalation). Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes   Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion (See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. T Symbol
R: 23/24/25-33-52/53
S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45-61
Note: C
UN Hazard Class: 6.1

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III Separated from oxidants food and feedstuffs.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW - BROWNISH VISCOUS LIQUID.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases (nitrogen oxides). Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks many plastics.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

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

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the red blood cells, resulting in formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 215°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 83°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.61
 

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.

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