International Chemical Safety Cards

N-METHYLANILINE ICSC: 0921

N-Methylbenzenamine
Monomethylaniline
N-Methylphenylamine
C7H9N / C6H5NH(CH3)
Molecular mass: 107.2
ICSC #    0921
CAS #     100-61-8
RTECS # BY4550000
UN #        2294
EC #         612-015-00-5
April 18, 1994 Peer reviewed
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 80°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
 •INHALATION Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
 •SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. (Further see Inhalation).
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
 •EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 •INGESTION Abdominal pain. Blue lips or fingernails. Blue skin. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
R: 23/24/25-33
S: 28-37-44
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0921 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW OILY LIQUID, TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic fumes including aniline, nitrogen oxides. Reacts violently with strong acids and oxidants. Attacks some plastic.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.5 ppm; 2.2 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1992-1993).
OSHA PEL: TWA 2 ppm (9 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 ppm (2 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 100 ppm


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin, by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood , resulting in formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization as for other aromatic amines. The substance may have effects on the blood (see short-term exposure) , resulting in formation of methaemoglobin.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 194-196°C
Melting point: -57°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 36°C: 133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: (c.c.) 79.5°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.7
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The symptoms of systemic intoxication do not become manifest immediately.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-846
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0921 N-METHYLANILINE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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.