ICSC 1498 - 4-DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE

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4-DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE	ICSC: 1498 (October 2005)
N,N-Dimethyl-4-phenylazobenzenamine p-Dimethylaminoazobenzene N,N-Dimethyl-p-(phenylazo)aniline C.I. 11020 Fast yellow Solvent yellow 2

CAS #: 60-11-7

UN #: 3143

EC Number: 200-455-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles 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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE

PACKAGING

4-DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE

ICSC: 1498

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides.	Formula: C₁₄H₁₅N₃ / C₆H₅N=NC₆H₄N(CH₃)₂ Molecular mass: 225.3 Decomposes Melting point: 114-117 °C Solubility in water: none Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.58

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces nitrogen oxides.

Formula: C₁₄H₁₅N₃ / C₆H₅N=NC₆H₄N(CH₃)₂
Molecular mass: 225.3
Decomposes
Melting point: 114-117 °C
Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.58

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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