Benzenamine hydrochloride
Anilinium chloride
Aniline salt
C6H8ClN / C6H7N • HCl
Molecular mass: 129.59
ICSC # 1013
CAS # 142-04-1
RTECS # CY0875000
UN # 1548
EC # 612-009-00-2
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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.
NO contact with oxidants.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Risk of fire and explosion on contact with oxidants.
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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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Cough.
Sore throat.
Blue lips or finger nails.
Blue skin.
Confusion.
Convulsions.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
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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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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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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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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.
Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong acids,
food and feedstuffs
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Dry.
Well closed.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: A
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23/24/25-40-41-43-48/23/24/25-68-50
S: 1/2-26-27-36/37/39-45-61-63
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
HYGROSCOPIC
WHITE
CRYSTALS
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TURNS DARK ON Exposure TO AIR AND LIGHT.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating or
on contact with
acids
producing
toxic and corrosive fumes
including
aniline,
nitrogen oxides
, and
hydrogen chloride
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Reacts
violently with
oxidants
causing fire and explosion hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as aniline and homologues) 2 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI issued (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (as aniline) 2 ppm, 7.7 mg/m3 H; sensitization of skin (Sh);
Peak limitation category: II(2); Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C; BAT issued;
(DFG 2008).
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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:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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The substance may cause effects on the
blood
, resulting in
the formation of methaemoglobin.
Exposure at high levels may result in death.
Medical observation is indicated.
The effects may be delayed.
See Notes.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the
blood
, resulting in
formation of methaemoglobin.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 245°C
Melting point: 196-202°C
Density: 1.22
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 107
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.46
Flash point:
193°C o.c.
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
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.
Also consult ICSC 0011 Aniline.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-III
NFPA Code: H3; F1; R0;
Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits,
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1013
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ANILINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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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