N-(1-Naphthyl)aniline
N-Phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine
C16H13N / C10H7NHC6H5
Molecular mass: 219.30
ICSC # 1113
CAS # 90-30-2
RTECS # QM4500000
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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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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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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.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Face shield.
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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.
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.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Well closed.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE TO SLIGHT YELLOWISH CRYSTALS.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK: sensitization of skin (Sh); (DFG 2008).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol,
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 may cause effects on the blood
, resulting in
formation of methaemoglobin.
The effects may be delayed.
Medical observation is indicated.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 62-63°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
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Solubility in water: none
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish.
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Storage.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1113
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N-PHENYL-1-NAPHTHYLAMINE
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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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