O TOLIDINE AR

Substance / Preparation : 4,4'-bi-o-toluidine

CAS No :119-93-7

Substance.

Substance name                           Contents                    CAS No.

4,4'-bi-o-toluidine :                         100 %                          119-93-7

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : Carc. Cat. 2; R45

C; R34

Xi; R37

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Carcinogenicity - Category 1B - Danger (CLP : Carc. 1B)H350

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Respiratory tract

irritation - Category 3 - Warning (CLP : STOT SE 3) H335

Skin corrosion - Category 1B - Danger (CLP : Skin Corr. 1B) H314

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : T : Toxic

R Phrase(s) : R45 : May cause cancer.

R34 : Causes burns.

R37 : Irritating to respiratory system.

S Phrase(s) : S53 : Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water

and seek medical advice.

S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately ( show

the label when possible).

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

Signal words : Danger

Hazard statements : H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H350 : May cause cancer.

H335 : May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

• General : P201: Obtain special instructions before use.

• Prevention : P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face

protection.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

• Response : P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce

vomiting.

P308+P313: If exposed or concerned : get medical advice.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position

comfortable for breathing.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

• Storage : P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405: Store locked up.

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous

or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or

international regulation.

Special labelling : Restricted to professional users. (Substances which appear in Part 3 of

Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT

substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Remove to fresh air

and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON

CENTER or doctor.

Skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with

plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if

present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON

CENTER or doctor.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : May cause cancer.

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you

feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be

present. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment,

including respiratory protection.

Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject)

fire-fighting water to enter environment.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Minimize

generation of dust. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Solid.

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : Not applicable.

Melting point [°C] : 128 - 131 °C

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : 4800C

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : 100 °C

Boiling point [°C] : 200 °C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : 0.2 mbar @ 200C

Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A

Vapour density : 3,7

Density [g/cm3] : 1,004

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : Slightly soluble in

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : N/A

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : 7,50%

Explosion limits - lower [%] : 1,50%

Oxidising properties : No data available.

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Irritation : May cause respiratory irritation.

Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not

met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be

identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation

REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment. Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with

local/national regulations. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection

point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.

regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : With the exception of those listed below:

The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.

Annex XVII

REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject

to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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