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P-TOLUIDINE
| CAS # | 106-49-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₇H₉N |
| Synonyms |
4-aminotoluene; 4-methylaniline; 4-methylbenzenamine; 4-toluidine; tolylamine |
| Physical description | White solid with an aromatic odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 393°F | Molecular weight | 107.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 112°F | Vapor pressure | 1 mmHg@108°F |
| Flash point | 188°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.05 | Ionization potential | 7.50 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.1% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 6.6% |
| NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | T105 |
|---|---|
| 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* | 100 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 100 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 15 L |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 1 L/min |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-ECD |
| Method reference | OSHA 73 (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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | |||||
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| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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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 |
2 ppm [1984] |
PEL-TWA |
2 ppm (9 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
|
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION (LOQ 0.15 ppm). See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
BEI® |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - P-Toluidine NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - p-Toluidine Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/11/2021