para-CRESIDINE 1180
April 2005
CAS No: 120-71-8 2-Methoxy-5-methylaniline
5-Methyl-ortho-anisidine
RTECS No: BZ6720000
3-Amino-para-cresol methyl ether
EC No: 612-209-00-X
4-Methoxy-meta-toluidine
4-Methyl-2-aminoanisole
C8H11NO / CH3OC6H3(CH3)NH2
Molecular mass: 137.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, foam, powder, carbon
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof
electrical equipment and lighting.
EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM AVOID ALL CONTACT!
OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Inhalation Cough. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
work. Wash hands before eating. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic T Symbol Do not transport with food and
particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if R: 45-22 feedstuffs.
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully S: 53-45
collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Note: E
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.
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Chemical Safety
1180 para-CRESIDINE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE CRYSTALS. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and
by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes
and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
oxidants. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings. concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20/C.
Occupational exposure limits
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV not established.
MAK: Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2004). This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 235/C Flash point: 111/C
Melting point: 51.5/C Auto-ignition temperature: 450/C
Solubility in water: poor Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.67
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: 1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section EU classification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
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