·  1 Identification of substance:

• Product details:
   
• Product name: o-Phenylenediamine
   

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
             Description: (CAS#)                                        
  o-Phenylenediamine         (CAS# 95-54-5);               100%
   
• Identification number(s):
   
• EINECS Number: 202-430-6
   
• EU Number: 612-145-00-2

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  T Toxic
  N Dangerous for the environment
   
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
  R 25    Toxic if swallowed.
  R 36    Irritating to eyes.
  R 40    Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
  R 43    May cause sensitization by skin contact.
  R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Classification system
   
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 2
  Flammability = 1
  Reactivity = 1

·    4 First aid measures

• General information
  Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
   
• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
   
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
   
• After swallowing
  Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
  Seek immediate medical advice.

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
   
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
   
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
   
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
   
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  Ensure adequate ventilation.
   
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
   
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
   
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  No information known.
   
• Storage
   
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
   
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from oxidizing agents.
   
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
   
• Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  
  o-Phenylenediamine
                        mg/m3
  ACGIH TLV             0.1; A3
  Denmark TWA           0.1
  Switzerland TWA       0.1 (skin, carcinogen)
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
   
• Additional information: No data
   
• Personal protective equipment
   
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Avoid contact with the eyes.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
   
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
   
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
   
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
   
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
   
• Form: Crystalline powder
   
• Color: White
   
• Odor: Not determined
   
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
   
• Change in condition
   
• Melting point/Melting range:               101-103 ° C
   
• Boiling point/Boiling range:               256-258 ° C
   
• Sublimation temperature / start:                Not determined
   
• Flash point:                             Not applicable
   
• Ignition temperature:                    Not determined
   
• Decomposition temperature:             Not determined
   
• Danger of explosion:                                Product does not present an explosion hazard.
  
  Explosion limits:
   
• Lower:                                Not determined
   
• Upper:                                Not determined
  
   
• Vapor pressure:                        Not determined
  
   
• Density:                               Not determined
  
   
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
• Water:                             Slightly soluble
  Not determined

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
   
• Materials to be avoided: Oxidizing agents
   
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
   
• Dangerous products of decomposition:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Nitrogen oxides

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
  Oral: LD50: 133 mg/kg (bwd)
  LD50: 250 µg/kg (cat)
  LD50: 360 mg/kg (gpg)
  LD50: 366 mg/kg (mus)
  LD50: 510 mg/kg (rat)
  Dermal: LD50: >5000 mg/kg (rat)
  LDLo: 1500 mg/kg (rbt)
  Inhalative: LC50: 1873 mg/m3 (rat)
  LC50/4H: >91 mg/m3/4H (mus)
   
• Primary irritant effect:
   
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
   
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
   
• Sensitization: Sensitization possible through skin contact.
   
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
  Mutagenic effects have been observed with humans.
   
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  o-Phenylenediamine is poisonous by ingestion and causes mutagenic effects in bacteria, laboratory animals and human calls.  Effects of exposure include convulsions, ataxia, muscle weakness and other CNS effects.
   
• Additional toxicological information:
  Danger through skin absorption.
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  ACGIH A3: Animal carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic in experimental animals at a relatively high dose, by route(s) of administration, at site(s), of histologic type(s), or by mechanism(s) not considered relevant to worker exposure.  Available epidemologic studies do not confirm an increased risk of cancer in exposed humans.  Available evidence suggests that the agent is not likely to cause cancer in humans except under uncommon or unlikely routes or levels of exposure.

·   12 Ecological information:

• Ecotoxical effects:
   
• Remark: Very toxic for fish
   
• General notes:
  Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  Very toxic for aquatic organisms

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
   
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
   
• Un cleaned packaging:
   
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

·   14 Transport information

• DOT regulations:
   
• Hazard class:             6.1
   
• Identification number:    UN1673
   
• Packing group:            III
   
• Proper shipping name (technical name):  Phenylenediamines
   
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
   
• ADR/RID class:            6.1 Toxic substances
   
• Item:                     12c
   
• Danger code (Kemler):     60
   
• UN-Number:                1673
   
• Description of goods:     Phenylenediamines
   
• Maritime transport IMDG:
   
• IMDG Class:               6.1
   
• UN Number:                1673
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     Phenylenediamines
   
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
   
• ICAO/IATA Class:          6.1
   
• UN/ID Number:             1673
   
• Packaging group:          III
   
• Proper shipping name:     Phenylenediamines

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard informations:
   
• Hazard symbols:
  T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment
   
• Risk phrases:
  20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
  25    Toxic if swallowed.
  36    Irritating to eyes.
  40    Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
  43    May cause sensitization by skin contact.
  50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
   
• Safety phrases:
  28    After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
  36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
  45    In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
  60    This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
  61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
   
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
  This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
   
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.
   
• Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
  Although this chemical may sometimes be used as a food or drug or cosmetic, our products are not approved or suitable for such use or for human consumption.

·   16 Other information:

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