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1,3-DIPHENYLGUANIDINEICSC: 0467 (March 2000)
Diphenylguanidine
DPG
N,N-Diphenylguanidine
sym-Diphenylguanidine
CAS #: 102-06-7
EC Number: 203-002-1

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use local exhaust.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
1,3-DIPHENYLGUANIDINE ICSC: 0467
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR NEEDLES 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes. The solution in water is a medium strong base. 

Formula: C13H13N3
Molecular mass: 211.3
Decomposes at 170°C
Melting point: 150°C
Density: 1.19 g/cm³
Solubility in water at 20°C: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.17
Flash point: 170°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.69  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes. 

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-36/37/38-51/53-62; S: (2)-26-36/37/39-61 

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