International Chemical Safety Cards

o-TOLIDINE ICSC: 0960
o-TOLIDINE
3,3'-Dimethyl-(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diamine
Bianisidine
3-3'-Dimethylbenzidine
C14H16N2
Molecular mass: 212.3
CAS # 119-93-7
RTECS # DD1225000
ICSC # 0960
UN # 2811
EC # 612-041-00-7
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.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
INHALATION Cough.
Closed system and ventilation.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED!
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
EYES
Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in the dark. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
R: 45-22
S: 53-44
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0960 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO RED CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. The substance is degraded by light.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; mg/m3 A2 (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin, by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the respiratory tract. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
 This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 200°C
Melting point: 129-131°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1
 Solubility in water: Poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.34
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61 G12b
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0960 o-TOLIDINE
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