p-Phenylene diamine
Synonyms & Trade Names
4-Aminoaniline, 1,4-Benzenediamine, 1,4-Diaminobenzene, p-Diaminobenzene, 1,4-Phenylene diamineExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]Physical Description
White to slightly red, crystalline solid.Molecular Weight
108.2Boiling Point
513°FMelting Point
295°FSolubility
(75°F): 4%Vapor Pressure
<1 mmHgIonization Potential
6.89 eVSpecific Gravity
?Flash Point
312°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
?Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizersExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation pharynx, larynx; bronchial asthma; sensitization dermatitisTarget Organs
respiratory system, skinPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 25 mg/m3:
(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 concern and having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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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