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N-NITROSODIPHENYLAMINE ICSC: 0526
November 2003
Diphenylnitrosamine
N-Nitroso-N-phenyl benzenamine
N-nitroso-N-phenylaniline
Nitrous diphenylamide
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CAS No: 86-30-6
RTECS No: JJ9800000
    C12H10N2O
Molecular mass: 198.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation   Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin   Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes   Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW FLAKES

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing nitrogen oxides. Reacts vigorously with oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B (DFG 2006).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 101°C
Melting point: 66.5°C
Density: 1.23 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.57-3.13
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Environmental Data, Storage.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2006
LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information.

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