(1,1'-Biphenyl)-4-amine
p-Biphenylamine
p-Xenylamine
4-Aminodiphenyl
C12H11N / C6H5C6H4NH2
Molecular mass: 169.2
ICSC # 0759
CAS # 92-67-1
RTECS # DU8925000
EC # 612-072-00-6
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Dullness.
Headache.
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Closed system and ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles,
face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
strong oxidants.
Well closed.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Note: E
T symbol
R: 45-22
S: 53-45
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
TURNS PURPLE ON Exposure TO AIR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
On combustion, forms toxic gases.
The solution in water is a weak base.
Reacts with strong oxidants.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: A1 (skin) (ACGIH 1996).
MAK: skin absorption (H);
Carcinogen category: 1
(DFG 2006).
OSHA PEL: 1910.1011 See Appendix B
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly by dispersing.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates the eyes.
The substance may cause effects on the bladder
, resulting in blood in urine.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 302°C
Melting point: 53°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.2
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Flash point: 153°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.8
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Periodic medical examination is indicated. Special attention should be given to urine sediment and cytology.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G12b
NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0;
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0759
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4-AMINOBIPHENYL
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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