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Monomethyl aniline																				Related Pages
Synonyms & Trade Names
			MA, (Methylamino)benzene, N-Methyl aniline, Methylphenylamine, N-Phenylmethylamine
CAS No.
			100-61-8
	RTECS No.
			BY4550000
	DOT ID & Guide
			2294 153

FormulaC6H5NHCH3
	Conversion
			1 ppm = 4.38 mg/m3
	IDLH
			100 ppmSee: 100618

Exposure Limits
			NIOSH RELTWA 0.5 ppm (2 mg/m3) [skin]
					OSHA PEL TWA 2 ppm (9 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix G
	Measurement Methods
			**NIOSH** 3511
					
					See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
										
Physical Description
			Yellow to light-brown liquid with a weak, ammonia-like odor.													
										
Molecular Weight107.2	
	Boiling Point384°F
	Freezing Point-71°F
	SolubilityInsoluble
	Vapor Pressure0.3 mmHg
	Ionization Potential7.32 eV											
Specific Gravity0.99	
	Flash Point175°F
	Upper Explosive Limit?
	Lower Explosive Limit?
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
			Strong acids, strong oxidizers
Exposure Routes
			inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
			lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, headache; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cyanosis; methemoglobinemia; pulmonary edema; liver, kidney damage
Target Organs
			respiratory system, liver, kidneys, blood, central nervous system
										
Personal Protection/Sanitation
			(See protection codes) **Skin:**Prevent skin contact
							**Eyes:**Prevent eye contact
							**Wash skin:**When contaminated
							**Remove:**When wet or contaminated
							**Change:**No recommendation
	First Aid
			(See procedures)**Eye:**Irrigate immediately
							**Skin:**Soap wash immediately
							**Breathing:**Respiratory support
							**Swallow:**Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
			**NIOSH****Up to 5 ppm**: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator**Up to 12.5 ppm**: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode**Up to 25 ppm**: (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece**Up to 100 ppm**: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode**Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:** (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus**Escape:** (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concernAny appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
				Important additional information about respirator selection
See also
			INTRODUCTION
					  ICSC CARD: 0921
					  MEDICAL TESTS: 0151

			
							

			Page last reviewed:  October 30, 2019						Content
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