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3,3'-DIAMINOBENZIDINE ICSC: 1666
April 2007
3,3',4,4'-Biphenyltetramine
(1,1'-Biphenyl)-3,3',4,4'-tetraamine
3,3',4,4'-Diphenyltetramine
3,3',4,4'-Tetraaminobiphenyl
Biphenyl-3,3',4,4'-tetrayltetraamine
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CAS No: 91-95-2
RTECS No: DV8750000
    C12H14N4 / (NH2)2C6H3C6H3(NH2)2
Molecular mass: 214.3

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
Inhalation   Closed system and ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. GHS classification
Signal: Warning
Excl mark-Health haz
Harmful if swallowed
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Suspected of causing cancer


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Dry. Well closed. Separated from food and feedstuffs and strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
RED TO BROWN HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

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

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

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 176°C
Solubility in water: (very poor)
Flash point: >200°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 560°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.09
 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride, CAS-number 7411-49-6.

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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