International Chemical Safety Cards

XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0600
XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS)
ar,ar-Dimethylbenzenamine
Dimethylaniline
Aminodimethylbenzene
Dimethylphenylamine
C8H11N / (CH3)2C6H3NH2
Molecular mass: 121.2
CAS # 1300-73-8
RTECS # ZE8575000
ICSC # 0600
UN # 1711
EC # 612-027-00-0
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, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 96░C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 96░C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
  • INHALATION
    		• Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness (further see Inhalation).
    		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles, 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
    		• (See Inhalation).
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
    		Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from strong oxidants, hypochlorites, food and feedstuffs.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    T symbol
    N symbol
    R: 23/24/25-33-51/53
    S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45-61
    Note: C
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: II
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 0600 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

    XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS) ICSC: 0600

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     PALE YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on burning producing nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Reacts with hypochlorites forming explosive chloroamines. Attacks plastic and rubber.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 0.5 ppm; 2.5 mg/m3 A3 (skin) (ACGIH 1997).
    MAK: 5 ppm; 25 mg/m3; (skin) (1997).


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

    INHALATION RISK:
     A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20░C.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     The substance irritates the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the blood , resulting in formation of methaemoglobin. Exposure far above the OEL may result in death. The effects may be delayed in case of skin absorption. Medical observation is indicated.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may have effects on the kidneys, liver and blood.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 213-226░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 0.97-0.99
    Solubility in water: poor
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 20░C: <130
    		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
    Flash point: 96░C c.c.
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.5-?
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.8 (estimated)
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
    N O T E S
    Commercial xylidine is a mixture of isomers in which the 2,4-, 2,5- and 2,6-isomers dominate. Physical properties differ for the various isomers of the chemical. 2,6-Xylidine is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Acid Leather Brown 2G, Acid Orange 24, 11460 Brown, Resorcine Brown J are trade names.
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-679
    NFPA Code: H3; F1; R0
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0600 XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS)
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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