p-Phenylenediamine Safety Data Sheets

Acute toxicity - Category 3, Oral

Acute toxicity - Category 3, Dermal

Eye irritation, Category 2

Skin sensitization, Category 1

Acute toxicity - Category 3, Inhalation

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1

If inhaled

Following skin contact

Following eye contact

Following ingestion

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Symptoms: Irritation pharynx, larynx; bronchial asthma; sensitization dermatitis Target Organs: respiratory system, skin (NIOSH, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]: Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form. (ERG, 2016)

Use water spray, powder.

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.

Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.

Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.

NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, acid anhydrides and food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. Well closed.Keep well closed and protected from light.

Occupational Exposure limit values

Biological limit values

Eye/face protection

Skin protection

Respiratory protection

Thermal hazards

Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants and strong bases.

On standing in air, oxidizes to purple and black /color/.

COMBUSTIBLE WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is the stongest of the weak aromatic bases. It neutralizes acids in weak exothermic reactions to form salts. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Reacts readily with oxidizing agents (NTP, 1992).

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Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fires and explosions.

Toxic gases and vapors (such as oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide) may be released in a fire involving p-phenylenediamine.

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LDLo Rat oral 100 mg/kg
• Inhalation: LC50 - rat (male) - 0.92 mg/L air.
• Dermal: mortality - rabbit - 5 000 mg/kg bw.

Skin corrosion/irritation

Serious eye damage/irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Germ cell mutagenicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive toxicity

STOT-single exposure

STOT-repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

• Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (previous name: Salmo gairdneri) - 3.9 mg/L - 96 h.
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50 - Gammarus fasciatus - 8.1 mg/L - 96 h.
• Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Chlorella pyrenoidosa - 0.53 mg/L - 90 h.
• Toxicity to microorganisms: EC50 - activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage - 13.4 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:Respiration rate.

Biodegradation of 1,4-benzenediamine (60 ng/l) with an adapted mixed culture from soil, compost or mud from a waste lagoon capable of rapid degradation of phenol led to a 9% theoretical BOD in 3hr at 30 deg C (phenol reference - 70% theoretical BOD)(1). An 80% degradation of 1,4-benzenediamine (25-30 mg/l) with acclimated activated sludge in 120 hr at 20 deg C has been reported(2). Aniline-acclimated activated sludge led to 8% theoretical BOD in 190 hr at 20 deg C(3). No degradation of 500 mg/l 1,4-benzenediamine was observed with 3 activated sludges in 24 hr at 20 deg C, the test compound was toxic to the 3 sludges(4). A 0% theoretical BOD was observed for 1,4-benzenediamine in a Warburg apparatus during a 5 day incubation period(5). 3.8% Biodegradation was observed when 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride (initial concentration unspecified) was incubated with an activated sludge inoculum obtained from a municipal sewage treatment facility over a 5 day incubation period(6).

An estimated BCF value of 0.3 was calculated for 1,4-benzenediamine(SRC), using a measured log Kow of -0.3(1,SRC) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). An experimental BCF value of 450 was measured for algae exposed to 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride for 24 hours(4). An experimental BCF value of 6 was measured for fish (golden ide) exposed to 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride for 3 days(4).

Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 16(SRC), determined from a measured log Kow of -0.3(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 1,4-benzenediamine is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC); however it may form covalent bonds to humic material which would limit movement through soil(4).

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Product

Contaminated packaging

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Information on revision

Abbreviations and acronyms

• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• TWA: Time Weighted Average
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

• IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
• HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
• IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
• eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
• CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
• ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
• ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
• Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
• ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Other Information

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.