XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS) 0600
April 2007
CAS No: 1300-73-8 Dimethylaniline
RTECS No: ZE8575000 Aminodimethylbenzene
UN No: 1711 Dimethylphenylamine
EC No: 612-027-00-0 C8H11N / (CH3)2C6H3NH2
Molecular mass: 121.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic NO open flames. Water spray, carbon dioxide, foam,
fumes (or gases) in a fire. powder.
EXPLOSION Above 90-98/C explosive vapour/air Above 90-98/C use a closed system,
mixtures may be formed. ventilation.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Nausea. protection. attention.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! (See Ingestion) Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and
then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Safety spectacles or eye protection in Rinse with plenty of water (remove
combination with breathing protection. contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion Blue lips or fingernails. Blue skin. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache.
Nausea. Unconsciousness.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and EU classification Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the T Symbol
substance. Chemical protection suit. Do NOT let this N Symbol
chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in R: 23/24/25-33-51/53
sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45-61
absorbent and remove to safe place. Note: C
UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II
GHS classification
Signal: Warning
Excl mark-Health haz
Combustible liquid
Harmful if swallowed
Harmful in contact with skin
Suspected of causing cancer
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
May cause damage to blood
May cause damage to blood, liver and
kidneys through prolonged or repeated
exposure
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1711-L Separated from strong oxidants, acids, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, hypochlorites,
NFPA Code: H3; F1; R0 halogens, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer
access.
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Chemical Safety
0600 XYLIDINE (MIXED ISOMERS)
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
PALE YELLOWTO BROWN LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by
TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of
fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. this substance at 20/C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.
Reacts with hypochlorites forming explosive chloroamines. Reacts with
acids, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and halogens. Attacks plastic and Effects of short-term exposure
rubber. Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness.
Exposure at high levels may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.
Occupational exposure limits The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
TLV: (Inhalable fraction) and (vapour) 0.5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3
(confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
issued; (ACGIH 2006). The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in anaemia. The
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 3A; (DFG 2006). substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver. This substance is
possibly carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 216-228/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.00
Relative density (water = 1): 0.97-1.07 Flash point: 90-98/C c.c.
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.4 - 15 Auto-ignition temperature: 520-590/C
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: 4-130 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.8- 2.2 (estimated)
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
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.
Commercial xylidine is a mixture of isomers where the 2,4-, 2,5- and 2,6-isomers dominate. See also ICSC 1519 (2,6-Xylidine), 1562 (2,4-Xylidine), 0453
(3,4-Xylidine), 1686 (2,5-Xylidine), 1687 (3,5-Xylidine).
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