Label abbreviations descriptions

ANILINE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 62-53-3
Formula

C₆H₇N
Synonyms

aminobenzene; aniline oil; benzenamine; phenylamine

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless to brown, oily liquid with an aromatic amine-like odor.
Boiling point 363°F Molecular weight 93.1
Freezing point/melting point 21°F Vapor pressure 0.6 mmHg
Flash point 158°F Vapor density 3.22
Specific gravity 1.02 Ionization potential 7.70 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1.3% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 11%
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0220
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-7 (80/40 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) coated with 10% phosphoric acid [SKC 226-98]
Sampling time*

150 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

30 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA PV2079 (partially 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

Wipe with GFF (37 mm), Type A/E [AP4003705]
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device Detector tube Detector tube Detector Tube
Model/Type Dräger - Aniline 0.5/a, 6733171 Gastec 181 Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-181S
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions) 		20 strokes, approx 0.2-10 ppm 2-5 strokes, 0.25-60 ppm range, uncertainty 16% for 2.5 to 10 ppm, 8% for 10 to 30 ppm 1-2 strokes, approx 0.5-30 ppm range

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

5 ppm (19 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

2 ppm (7.6 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:

CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A.

 Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data
BEI®

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

100 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: EPA-B2, IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 Notes:

Ca
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 03/29/2024