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p-PHENETIDINEICSC: 1720 (November 2008)
4-Ethoxyaniline
Ethyl p-aminophenol
4-Ethoxybenzenamine
4-Amino-1-ethoxy benzene
CAS #: 156-43-4
UN #: 2311
EC Number: 205-855-5

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.    NO open flames.    Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Avoid inhalation of mist.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. 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
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic if inhaled
Causes eye irritation
May cause damage to blood through prolonged or repeated exposure if blood 

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

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
p-PHENETIDINE ICSC: 1720
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID. TURNS DARK RED ON EXPOSURE TO AIR AND LIGHT. 

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C8H11NO
Molecular mass: 137.2
Boiling point: 253-255°C
Melting point: 2.4°C
Density: 1.1 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 2 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 50°C: 10
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 120°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is 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
The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in the formation of methaemoglobin. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 20/21/22-36-43-68; S: (2)-36/37-46 

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