ICSC 0456 - N,N-DIMETHYL-p-TOLUIDINE

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N,N-DIMETHYL-p-TOLUIDINE	ICSC: 0456 (November 2019)
N,N-Dimethyltoluidine Benzenamine, N,N,4-trimethyl N,N,4-Trimethylaniline

CAS #: 99-97-8

UN #: 2810

EC Number: 202-805-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 83°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 83°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Fatigue. Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! See Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes		Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Fatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin May cause damage to kidneys and liver through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of causing cancer Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1
STORAGE
Separated from oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

N,N-DIMETHYL-p-TOLUIDINE

ICSC: 0456

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW-BROWN VISCOUS (TECHNICAL-GRADE PRODUCT) LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases of nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks many plastics.	Formula: C₉H₁₃N / CH₃C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂ Molecular mass: 135.2 Boiling point: 215°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water, g/l at 37°C: 0.65 (very slightly soluble) Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 83°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.61

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-BROWN VISCOUS (TECHNICAL-GRADE PRODUCT) LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases of nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks many plastics.

Formula: C₉H₁₃N / CH₃C₆H₄N(CH₃)₂
Molecular mass: 135.2
Boiling point: 215°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/l at 37°C: 0.65 (very slightly soluble)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 83°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.61

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the red blood cells. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the red blood cells. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
H301; H311; H331; H373; H412

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