Label abbreviations descriptions

M-XYLENE-⍺,⍺'-DIAMINE

Chemical Identification
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
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
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2592
Sampling group
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)
Sampling volume (TWA)*
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

15 L
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

1 L/min
Analytical method instruments HPLC
Method reference OSHA ORG-105 (fully validated)
Notes
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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
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
Skin notation

NA

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

Not established

 Notes: Notes: Notes:
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

Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021