BENZYLAMINE
BENZYLAMINE
MSDS Number: B1909 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Benzene methanamine; aminotoluene;(phenylmethyl) amine
CAS No.: 100-46-9
Molecular Weight: 107.16
Chemical Formula: C6H5.CH2NH2
Product Codes: 1869
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Benzenemethanamine 100-46-9 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
AND VAPOR. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Potential Health Effects
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Information on the human health effects from exposure to this substance is limited.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors or mists causes severe irritation and possible destruction to tissues of the mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
No information found, but the strongly alkaline nature of the substance is expected to produce burns of the mouth,
throat, and stomach.
Skin Contact:
Causes severe irritation and possibly burns to the skin. May be absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact:
Vapors may irritate the eyes. Splashes can causes severe irritation and possibly eye burns.
Chronic Exposure:
Long time exposure can cause dermatitis and eczema.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally.
Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 75C (167F) OC Combustible Liquid and Vapor!
Explosion:
Above the flash point, explosive vapor-air mixtures may be formed.
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Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with
full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as
specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain
and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate
container or absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste
container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Outside or detached storage is preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard
flammable liquids storage room or cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials. Storage and use areas should be No
Smoking areas. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial
Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent, consult an industrial hygienist. For
emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to
prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Colorless to slightly amber colored liquid.
Odor:
Strong ammonia-like odor.
Solubility:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
0.982
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
185C (365F)
Melting Point:
-10C (14F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
0.65 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
N-Chlorosuccinimide, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents, carbon dioxide.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, heat, incompatibles.
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11. Toxicological Information
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Benzenemethanamine (100-46-9) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material is expected to readily biodegrade. When released into water, this
material is expected to readily biodegrade. This material has a log octanol-water partition coefficient of less than
3.0. Volatilization, adsorption and bioconcentration are not expected to be important environmental fate
processes. When released into the air, this material is expected to be readily degraded by reaction with
photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to have a
half-life of less than 1 day. When released into the air, this material is not expected to be subject to wet
deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l. This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste
facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a
hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations
may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal,
state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (BENZYLAMINE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN3267
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 100G
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International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (BENZYLAMINE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN3267
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 100G
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Benzenemethanamine (100-46-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Benzenemethanamine (100-46-9) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Benzenemethanamine (100-46-9) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Benzenemethanamine (100-46-9) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
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16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
OR INHALED. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Keep away from heat and flame. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. In case of skin contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. In all
cases call a physician immediately.. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In all cases call a physician immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Pure. New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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