ICSC 1462 - 1,3-BIS(AMINOMETHYL)BENZENE

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1,3-BIS(AMINOMETHYL)BENZENE	ICSC: 1462 (November 2002)
m-Xylene alpha, alpha'-diamine 1,3-Benzenedimethanamine 1,3-bis-Aminomethylbenzene m-Phenylenebis(methylamine) m-Xylylenediamine

CAS #: 1477-55-0

UN #: 2735

EC Number: 216-032-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns.	Wear 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 refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Consult an expert! Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 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. Carefully collect remainder.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

1,3-BIS(AMINOMETHYL)BENZENE

ICSC: 1462

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.	Formula: C₈H₁₂N₂ / C₆H₄(CH₂NH₂)₂ Molecular mass: 136.2 Boiling point: 273°C Melting point: 14.1°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.05 Solubility in water: good Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4 Flash point: 134°C o.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.18

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.

Formula: C₈H₁₂N₂ / C₆H₄(CH₂NH₂)₂
Molecular mass: 136.2
Boiling point: 273°C
Melting point: 14.1°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water: good
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4
Flash point: 134°C o.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.18

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of the fume may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C , on spraying or dispersing much faster. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of the fume may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C , on spraying or dispersing much faster.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (ceiling value): 0.018 ppm as STEL; (skin). MAK: (vapour and aerosol): sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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