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Document ID (ISN)102360
CIS number 03-1060
Year 1999
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0386
Title 1,4-Benzenediamine dihydrochloride
Original title Dichlorhydrate de benzène-1,4-diamine [in French]
Bibliographic information Internet documents, 1999. 2p.
Internet access http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc03/icsc0386.pdf [in English]
http://www.cdc.gov/Niosh/ipcsnfrn/nfrn0386.html [in French]
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Exposure routes: inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract; methaemoglobinaemia; kidney impairment; effects may be delayed. Long-term exposure effects: prolonged or repeated contact may induce skin sensitization and asthma. Threshold limit value (as 1,4-benzenbediamine): 0.1mg/m3 (ACGIH 1999). Synonyms: 1,4-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride, 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride; 4-aminoaniline dihydrochloride; p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; 1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride; aromatic amines; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; sensitization; fire hazards; skin absorption; asthma; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; delayed effects; hazard identification; health hazards; nephrotoxic effects; medical supervision; data sheet; methaemoglobinaemia; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Aromatic amines