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N-METHYLANILINEICSC: 0921 (April 2006)
N-Methylbenzenamine
Monomethylaniline
N-Methylphenylamine
CAS #: 100-61-8
UN #: 2294
EC Number: 202-870-9

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  Above 79.5°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 79.5°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! 
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Further see Inhalation.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes   Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
Combustible liquid
Harmful if swallowed
Causes damage to blood
Harmful to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
N-METHYLANILINE ICSC: 0921
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW OILY LIQUID. TURNS BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO AIR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and aniline. Reacts violently with strong acids and oxidants. 

Formula: C7H9N / C6H5NH(CH3)
Molecular mass: 107.2
Boiling point: 194-196°C
Melting point: -57°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 39.9
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 79.5°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.7  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; (skin); BEI issued.
MAK: 2.2 mg/m3, 0.5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3; pregnancy risk group: D 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23/24/25-33-50/53; S: (1/2)-28-36/37-45-60-61 

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