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2,5-TOLUENEDIAMINE SULFATE (1:1)

ICSC: 1544

2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate
2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate
C7H10N2•H2SO4 / CH3C6H3(NH2)2•H2SO4
Molecular mass: 220.3
ICSC # 1544 		CAS # 615-50-9
RTECS # XT0525000
UN # 2811
EC # 612-030-00-7
October 27, 2004 Validated

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.
Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE


•INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.


T symbol
N symbol
R: 20/21-25-43-51/53
S: 1/2-24-37-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 1544 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.

2,5-TOLUENEDIAMINE SULFATE (1:1)

ICSC: 1544

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GREY TO WHITE POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body 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 mildly irritating to the eyes and the skin .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 40.6°C
Solubility in water:
good

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

Depending on the ratio between sulfate and the amine, different CAS numbers are possible. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1544 2,5-TOLUENEDIAMINE SULFATE (1:1)
(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.
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