Aniline (and homologs)
Synonyms & Trade Names
Aminobenzene, Aniline oil, Benzenamine, PhenylaminePhysical Description
Colorless to brown, oily liquid with an aromatic amine-like odor. [Note: A solid below 21°F.]Molecular Weight
93.1Boiling Point
363°FFreezing Point
21°FSolubility
4%Vapor Pressure
0.6 mmHgIonization Potential
7.70 eVSpecific Gravity
1.02Flash Point
158°FUpper Exposive Limit
11%Lower Explosive Limit
1.3%
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, toluene diisocyanate, alkalisExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness; cyanosis; ataxia; dyspnea (breathing difficulty) on effort; tachycardia; irritation eyes; methemoglobinemia; cirrhosis; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Blood, cardiovascular system, eyes, liver, kidneys, respiratory systemCancer Site
[bladder cancer]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
Provide:Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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 organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division