International Chemical Safety Cards

para-CRESIDINE ICSC: 1180
para-CRESIDINE
2-Methoxy-5-methylaniline
5-Methyl-ortho-anisidine
3-Amino-para-cresol methyl ether
4-Methoxy-meta-toluidine
C8H11NO
Molecular mass: 137.2
CAS # 120-71-8
RTECS # BZ6720000
ICSC # 1180
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
AVOID ALL CONTACT!

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. Refer for medical attention.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
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. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 1180 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents/oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, 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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 235°C
Melting point: 51.5°C
Solubility in water: poor 		Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 1.4
Flash point: >110°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.67
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1180 para-CRESIDINE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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