| Agent Name |
o-Dianisidine |
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| Alternative Name |
3,3`-Dimethoxybenzidine |
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| CAS Number |
119-90-4 |
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| Formula |
C14-H16-N2-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,1'-Biphenyl)-4,4'-diamine, 3,3'-dimethoxy-; 3,3'-Dianisidine; 3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-diaminobiphenyl; 3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-diaminodiphenyl; 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidin [Czech]; 3,3'-Dimethoxybenzidine; 3,3'-Dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4'-diamine; 3,3'-Dimetossibenzodina [Italian]; 4,4'-Bi-o-anisidine; 4,4'-Diamino-3,3'-dimethoxybiphenyl; 4,4'-Diamino-3,3'-dimethoxydiphenyl; Acetamine Diazo Black RD; Acetamine Diazo Navy RD; Amacel Developed Navy SD; Azoene Fast Blue Base; Azofix Blue B Salt; Azogene Fast Blue B; Azogene Fast Blue B Salt; Benzidene, 3,3'-dimethoxy-; Biphenyl, 4,4'diamino-3,3'dimethoxy; Blue BN Base; Blue Base NB; Blue Base irga B; Brentamine Fast Blue B Base; C.I. 24110; C.I. Azoic Diazo Component 48; C.I. Disperse Black 6; Cellitazol B; Cibacete Diazo Navy Blue 2B; Di-p-aminodi-m-methoxydiphenyl; Diacel Navy DC; Diacelliton Fast Grey G; Dianisidine; Diato Blue Base B; Diazo Fast Blue B; Disperse Black 6; Fast Blue B Base; Fast Blue Base B; Fast Blue DSC Base; Hiltonil Fast Blue B Base; Kayaku Blue B Base; Lake Blue B Base; Meisei Teryl Diazo Blue HR; Mitsui Blue B Base; Naphthanil Blue B Base; Neutrosel Navy BN; Setacyl Diazo Navy R; Spectrolene Blue B; o-Dianisidin [Czech, German]; o-Dianisidina [Italian]; o-Dianisidine; o-Dimethoxybenzidine; ortho-Dianisidine; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Amines, Aromatic |
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| Description |
Colorless crystals that turn a violet color on standing; Note: Used as a basis for many dyes; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes and dianisidine diisocyanate; Also used to dye leather, paper, plastics, rubber, and textiles; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Causes liver injury and tumors in experimental animals; [HSDB] Classified by NIOSH as a carcinogen--reduce exposure to lowest feasible concentration; [NIOSH] "Symptoms: Irritation skin"; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 206 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 3,3'-DIMETHOXYBENZIDINE
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