Material Safety Data Sheet
2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate, 97%

ACC# 26881
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate, 97%
Catalog Numbers: AC167540000, AC167540050, AC167541000, AC167545000
Synonyms: 2,5-Toluenediamine sulfate; p-Toluenediamine sulfate; 2-Methyl-1,4-benzenediamine sulfate.
Company Identification:
              Acros Organics N.V.
              One Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
615-50-9 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate 97 210-431-8

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: grey crystalline powder.
Warning! Toxic if swallowed. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. May cause skin sensitization by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Target Organs: None known.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Toxic if swallowed.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: light pink - grey
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:> 300 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 250 deg C
Solubility: soluble
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C7H10N2.H2SO4
Molecular Weight:220.25

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 615-50-9: XT0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 615-50-9:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 98 mg/kg;
.
Intreperitoneal, rat: LD50 = 49
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 615-50-9:


Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Oral, mouse: TDLo = 66 gm/kg/78W-C. Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Lungs, Thorax, or Respiratory tumors.
Reproductive Effects: Effects on newborn: live birth index (measured after birth) by orl-mus TDLo: 800 mg/kg (female 8-12D post); Embryo or fetus: fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) by orl-rat TDLo: 800mg/kg (female 6-15D post).
Mutagenicity: Mutation in microorganisms: Salmonella typhimurium = 250 ug/plate. DNA inhibition, mouse: 40 mg/kg.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: DYES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. DYES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1
UN Number: UN3143 UN3143
Packing Group: III III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 615-50-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
     This material contains 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine), 97%, (CAS# 615-50-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 615-50-9 (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 615-50-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine), New Jersey, (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine), Pennsylvania, (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine), Minnesota, (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine), Massachusetts, (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine).

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulfate, listed as `Toluene 2,4-diamine', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 615-50-9: 0.2 ęg/day NSRL (listed under Toluene 2,4-diamine)

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T N
Risk Phrases:
     R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
     R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
     R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
     R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
     adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
     S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
     S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 615-50-9: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 615-50-9 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 615-50-9 (listed as Toluene 2,4-diamine) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 10/25/1998
Revision #4 Date: 7/30/2007

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