M-XYLENE-⍺,⍺'-DIAMINE
| Chemical Identification | |
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| CAS # | 1477-55-0 |
| Formula |
C₆H₄(CH₂NH₂)₂ |
| Synonyms |
methylamine, m-phenylene bis-; m-phenylene-bis-(methylamine); m-xylylenediamine; 1,3-bis(aminomethyl)benzene; xylenediamine |
| Physical Properties | |||
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| Physical description | Colorless liquid with an amine-like odor. | ||
| Boiling point | 477°F | Molecular weight | 136.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 58°F | Vapor pressure | 0.03 mmHg at 77°F |
| Flash point | 243°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.032 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2592 | |||||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | 2 GFFs (37 mm) coated with sulfuric acid, in 3-piece cassette, separated by the ring section [SKC 225-9004] | |||||
| Sampling time* | 15 minutes (STEL, C) |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | ||||||
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | ||||||
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 15 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 1 L/min |
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| Analytical method instruments | HPLC | |||||
| Method reference | OSHA ORG-105 (fully validated) | |||||
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| Special requirements | ||||||
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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| Exposure Limits | |||||||
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA | ||||
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C |
0.1 mg/m³ |
TLV-C |
0.1 mg/m³ [1992] |
PEL-C |
0.1 mg/m³ |
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| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
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Notes:
Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
| Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - M-Xylene-⍺,⍺'-diamine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - m-Xylene-⍺,⍺'-diamine Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021