o-Anisidine |
Synonyms & Trade Names ortho-Aminoanisole, 2-Anisidine, o-Methoxyaniline [Note: o-Anisidine has been used as a basis for many dyes.] |
CAS No. 90-04-0 |
RTECS No. BZ5410000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2431 153 |
FormulaNH2C6H4OCH3 |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [50 mg/m3]
See: 90040 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2514
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Red or yellow, oily liquid with an amine-like odor. [Note: A solid below 41°F.] |
MW: 123.2 |
BP: 437°F |
FRZ: 41°F |
Sol(77°F): 1% |
VP: <0.1 mmHg |
IP: 7.44 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.10 |
Fl.P(oc): 244°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms headache, dizziness; cyanosis; red blood cell Heinz bodies; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Blood, kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system, central nervous system |
Cancer Site[in animals: tumors of the thyroid gland, bladder & kidneys] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0970
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