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2,4-DIAMINOANISOLE ICSC: 1578
April 2005
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methoxy-
4-Methoxy-3-phenylenediamine
4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine
C.I. Oxidation Base 12
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CAS No: 615-05-4
RTECS No: BZ8580500
UN No: 3077
EC No: 612-200-00-0
    C7H10N2O
Molecular mass: 138.19

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
Inhalation   Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes   Face shield 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   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. T Symbol
N Symbol
R: 45-22-68-51/53
S: 53-45-61
Note: E
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Pack Group: III


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III Separated from strong oxidants Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body 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 long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 68°C
Solubility in water: miscible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.77
 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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