2,6-XYLIDINE 1519
April 2007
CAS No: 87-62-7 2,6-Dimethylaniline
RTECS No: ZE9275000 2,6-Dimethylbenzeneaniline
UN No: 1711 1-Amino-2,6-dimethylbenzene
EC No: 612-161-00-X 2-Amino-1,3-xylene
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 91/C explosive vapour/air Above 91/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 Xn Symbol
substance. Chemical protection suit. Do NOT let this N Symbol
chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in R: 20/21/22-37/38-40-51/53
sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert S: (2-)23-25-36/37-61
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
Suspected of causing cancer
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
May cause damage to blood
May cause damage to blood and liver
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; F0; R0 halogens, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer
access.
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Chemical Safety
1519 2,6-XYLIDINE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
YELLOW LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS BROWN The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by
ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air. A harmful contamination of the air will be reached slowly on evaporation of
this substance at 20/C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive Effects of short-term exposure
fumes including nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Exposure at high levels could cause lowering of consciousness.
Reacts with hypochlorites forming explosive chloroamines. Reacts with Exposure at high levels may result in the formation of methaemoglobin.
acids, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides and halogens. Attacks plastic and The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.
rubber.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Occupational exposure limits The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in anaemia. The
TLV not established. See Notes. substance may have effects on the liver. This substance is possibly
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2006). carcinogenic to humans.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 215/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Melting point: 11.2/C Flash point: 91/C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.98 Auto-ignition temperature: 520/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.7 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-6.9
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 0.02 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.84
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
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.
TLV only established for mixed isomers, see ICSC 0600.
See also ICSC 0600 (Xylidine, mixed isomers), 0451 (2,3-Xylidine), 1562 (2,4-Xylidine), 0453 (3,4-Xylidine), 1686 (2,5-Xylidine), 1687 (3,5-Xylidine).
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see GHS classification.
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